Roseate Spoonbill
igel coastal birdwatching tour
A private trip for IGEL members and guests.
Minimum Attendees: 10
Maximum Attendees: 15
Georgia Audubon and IGEL are excited to partner on an exciting trip to our own Golden Isles. Join Georgia Audubon's Director of Conservation, Adam Betuel, for this unique, two-part workshop and coastal trip highlighting the southbound shorebird migration and exciting diversity the Georgia Bight holds. Thousands of migrating shorebirds rely on our very own Georgia coast, including Red Knots, Semipalmated Sandpipers, Short-billed Dowitchers, Marbled Godwits, Ruddy Turnstones, and more! This area also provides vital habitat for breeding shorebirds like Wilson's Plover and American Oystercatchers and has even been recognized as a landscape of importance by the Western Hemisphere Shorebird Reserve Network.
Part I: This two-part event begins with a virtual workshop on shorebird identification and conservation, to be held on September 16 from 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm. Please be sure to register separately for this webinar here. (Note: The shorebird ID and conservation webinar is free to IGEL members and guests. You may register for the webinar even if you are unable to attend the coastal trip).
Part II: The coastal trip kicks off early on Saturday, September 26, as we explore some of the most diverse birding locations along the south Georgia coast. Weather and seas permitting, that afternoon we’ll take a boat trip exploring the Altamaha River Delta at places such as the north end of Little St. Simons Island, Little Egg Island, and Wolf Island Bar. The schedule also includes birding coastal hotspots such as Jekyll Island and Altamaha Waterfowl Management Area.
Registration fee does NOT include travel, lodging, or food expenses.
Minimum Attendees: 10
Maximum Attendees: 15
Georgia Audubon and IGEL are excited to partner on an exciting trip to our own Golden Isles. Join Georgia Audubon's Director of Conservation, Adam Betuel, for this unique, two-part workshop and coastal trip highlighting the southbound shorebird migration and exciting diversity the Georgia Bight holds. Thousands of migrating shorebirds rely on our very own Georgia coast, including Red Knots, Semipalmated Sandpipers, Short-billed Dowitchers, Marbled Godwits, Ruddy Turnstones, and more! This area also provides vital habitat for breeding shorebirds like Wilson's Plover and American Oystercatchers and has even been recognized as a landscape of importance by the Western Hemisphere Shorebird Reserve Network.
Part I: This two-part event begins with a virtual workshop on shorebird identification and conservation, to be held on September 16 from 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm. Please be sure to register separately for this webinar here. (Note: The shorebird ID and conservation webinar is free to IGEL members and guests. You may register for the webinar even if you are unable to attend the coastal trip).
Part II: The coastal trip kicks off early on Saturday, September 26, as we explore some of the most diverse birding locations along the south Georgia coast. Weather and seas permitting, that afternoon we’ll take a boat trip exploring the Altamaha River Delta at places such as the north end of Little St. Simons Island, Little Egg Island, and Wolf Island Bar. The schedule also includes birding coastal hotspots such as Jekyll Island and Altamaha Waterfowl Management Area.
Registration fee does NOT include travel, lodging, or food expenses.
reservation information
Painted Bunting by Jack Rogers / Audubon Photography Awards
Tour Price for IGEL Members & Guests: $340 per person
You may register below or contact Adam Betuel, Georgia Audubon's Director of Conservation, with any questions at adam.betuel@georgiaaudubon.org or at 678-973-2437.
additional information
Tour Arrival & Departure:
This tour will begin in the morning on September 26. The group will convene at the Holiday Inn Brunswick (138 Glynco Pkwy, Brunswick, GA 31525) to caravan to the first location, or you may choose to meet the group at the first destination (Adam will communicate the full itinerary with registered participants prior to the trip).
Food & Accommodations:
Participants will be responsible for arranging their own lodging. Georgia Audubon will reserve a block of rooms at the Holiday Inn-Brunswick located at 138 Glynco Pkwy, Brunswick, GA 31525 for the nights of September 25 & 26. The rate will be $148 per night (not inluding taxes/hotel fee). Participants wishing to reserve a room in the Georgia Audubon room block should contact the hotel directly at 912-267-9999 by September 1, 2020. Please reference "Georgia Audubon Group" when making your reservation. Participants may also choose to stay at the hotel of their choice, but we recommend making your lodging reservations in the area of Brunswick.
Participants will be responsible for their own meals during the tour. Time will be set aside for meals.
Cancellation Policy:
If notice of cancellation by the participant is received by August 26, 2020, a refund of all payments (less a 10% administrative fee) made will be given. Thereafter, all deposits and payments are non-refundable unless the space(s) can be filled. In the event of a trip cancellation due to weather, strike, war, quarantine, or other unforeseen emergency situation, a 100% refund will be given, less any expenses incurred by the tour operator.
This tour will begin in the morning on September 26. The group will convene at the Holiday Inn Brunswick (138 Glynco Pkwy, Brunswick, GA 31525) to caravan to the first location, or you may choose to meet the group at the first destination (Adam will communicate the full itinerary with registered participants prior to the trip).
Food & Accommodations:
Participants will be responsible for arranging their own lodging. Georgia Audubon will reserve a block of rooms at the Holiday Inn-Brunswick located at 138 Glynco Pkwy, Brunswick, GA 31525 for the nights of September 25 & 26. The rate will be $148 per night (not inluding taxes/hotel fee). Participants wishing to reserve a room in the Georgia Audubon room block should contact the hotel directly at 912-267-9999 by September 1, 2020. Please reference "Georgia Audubon Group" when making your reservation. Participants may also choose to stay at the hotel of their choice, but we recommend making your lodging reservations in the area of Brunswick.
Participants will be responsible for their own meals during the tour. Time will be set aside for meals.
Cancellation Policy:
If notice of cancellation by the participant is received by August 26, 2020, a refund of all payments (less a 10% administrative fee) made will be given. Thereafter, all deposits and payments are non-refundable unless the space(s) can be filled. In the event of a trip cancellation due to weather, strike, war, quarantine, or other unforeseen emergency situation, a 100% refund will be given, less any expenses incurred by the tour operator.
