Alachua Audubon Field Trip: Bolen Bluff with Ben Fick
- When: Saturday, August 29, 2026, 8:00 am - 11:00 am
- Location: Bolen Bluff Trail, Micanopy, FL 32667
- Cost: $2 per vehicle
Join Ben Fick at Bolen Bluff! Bolen Bluff is a mix of forest and grassland at the south side of Paynes Prairie State Park.
Meeting Point: parking lot
Trail Conditions: ~2 miles. Trail is shaded with some exposed roots. Bugs/mosquitoes likely. There is a bench to rest at the halfway point (overlook). No restroom. Shorter walk option: turnaround near the ravine.
What to Expect:
We will walk the entire woodland loop through Oak Hammock. The midpoint is a grassy bluff with views of marsh, prairie, and Alachua Lake. We'll be looking for migrant warblers, cuckoos, and grosbeaks. Cerulean Warbler, Chestnut-sided, and Blue-winged Warbler are all possibilities in addition to Yellow Warbler and American Redstarts.
What to Bring
- Water. Sunglasses, hat, or sunscreen (optional)
- Bug spray (recommended)
- Sneakers or hiking shoes
- Binoculars or camera
Birders of all ability levels and non-members are welcome.
- Website: www.alachuaaudubon.org
- Category: Tours/Informational
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