Nineteen women gathered on a bright sunny winter morning for an enchanting bird walk at Peaceful Waters Sanctuary in Wellington, Fla. We strolled the berms and boardwalks of the sprawling wetlands complex, observing 66 species in a few short hours!

One of our first sightings was the Wilson’s Snipe, a typically secretive shorebird that delighted the group by strutting out in the open for great views and photo ops. The next bird we observed, also a typically elusive species, was the Sora, and it too also eventually came out into the open for everyone to get good looks.

Twenty-three women joined Phoebes field trip leaders Miriam Avello and Andrea Diamond for an enjoyable birding and nature walk at Kendall Indian Hammocks Park on February 22, 2025.

It was a gorgeous day in South Florida with mild temperatures around 75 degrees and a gentle breeze. Twenty-eight bird species were observed by the group. In addition to getting some crowd-pleasing views of several species including Cedar waxwings, the group had the opportunity to learn about the native habitat that covers much of this urban park. 

In the heart of Everglades National Park on the balmy weekend of February 21-25, 2025, an assembly of female adventurers embarked upon an expedition of discovery and delight for our annual Phoebes camping field trip. Our chosen base, Long Pine Key Campground, served as a gateway to the park's myriad habitats, while our ventures extended to the famed Flamingo area, renowned for its rich avian diversity.