Events - 15th Annual Coral Gables Count

Title:

15th Annual Coral Gables Count

Begin:

6/27/2009 9:00 AM

End:

6/27/2009 5:00 PM

Description:

Fifteenth Annual NABA Coral Gables Count:
Parties will cover the Deering Estate at Cutler area; Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden area; on Key Biscayne, Bill Baggs Cape Florida State Park, Crandon Park & Virginia Key. With enough participation, teams may be able to cover the Kampong and additional areas. NABA fee: $3

A great way to learn your butterflies is to contribute your effort to NABA butterfly counts. The traditional “4th of July” counts are done annually in June and July, which happens to be when our butterflies are usually abundant.

Butterfly counts differ from field trips, in that they are more structured. Defined routes within a 15-mile diameter circle are walked; depending upon participation, teams may be formed to allow the defined routes to be covered more efficiently. All butterflies observed are counted, and measures are taken to avoid “double-counting” of the same individual butterfly. The leader may appoint someone to tally, while others “spot.” All butterfly identification skill levels invited, and there is at least one experienced butterflyer who can resolve identification questions. Data sheets & instructions for counting will be provided.

While it is possible to join in for part of the day, most count participants will spend a fairly long day in the field, covering the defined areas. Plan accordingly.

To participate, be assigned to a group, and learn meeting places, contact Elane Nuehring at: 305-666-5727 (h) or at emn6290@bellsouth.net; or Linda Evans at 305-230-1469 (h) or at lmemia@aol.com.

Bring close-focus binoculars (necessary), lunch, lots of water, sun, rain and mosquito protection.

Location:

Count (covers Bill Baggs/Cape Florida State Park, Crandon Park, Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden, the Kampong, University of Miami Coral Gables Campus, and Deering Estate at Cutler)

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Created at 5/18/2009 1:48 PM by Mary.Truglio

Last modified at 5/18/2009 1:48 PM by Mary.Truglio