Environmental Learning Center

Environmental Learning Center

Birding

Birding ranks as one of the top ten hobbies globally.

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Yellow Finch

Indian River County is a birding paradise.

Whether you’re an experienced birder or just a beginner our native birds are sure to delight. In addition to being part of the Great Florida Birding Trail, Indian River is also home to Pelican Island National Wildlife Refuge – America’s first wildlife refuge. Over thirty species of birds use Pelican Island as a rookery, roost, feeding ground, or loafing area.

A Birder's Guide to Migration in IRC.

Our friends at the Pelican Island Audubon Society have put together a great webinar on strategies for oberseving bird migration in Indian River County.  Watch and learn, then take your binoculars out to see what you can find! 

Pelicans Flying
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Bird Bingo

Mark the birds you’ve seen a the Environmental Learning Center! When you’re on campus, check out our new Bird Bingo sign located just outside the Entry Pavilion as you enter the ELC’s campus.

Bird Watch is sponsored by:
Treasure Coast Golf Course Superintendents Association.