What is Wings Over Florida?
Wings Over Florida is a FREE award program open to resident and
non-resident Florida birdwatchers. Its purpose is to encourage YOU to
identify as many native birds as you can
within Florida.
As your skills improve and your bird list
grows, you can
apply for increasing levels of achievement. Full color
certificates are awarded at five levels starting at a life list of 50
Florida species (Beginner) and ending at 350 species (Elite Florida Birder). Simply fill out a Wings Over Florida
checklist and
application sheet and
send it the Commission for review.
Who can apply?
Whether you are an experienced birder or just
starting out, you can apply for a Wings Over Florida birding certificate. This
program is open to residents and non-residents who bird in Florida.
Where do I begin?
Identifying Florida's many birds is a
challenging activity, especially for those who are just starting out.
Beginning Birdwatching Tips will get you started with all the information and materials you need. Keep track of the birds you identify using your Florida bird
checklist. Once you have reached the first level of achievement, send in your
application.
Questions?
Questions about the Wings Over Florida program
can be directed to:
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