Jim McGinity - Florida Avian Conservation

Jim McGinity - Florida Avian Conservation

4.9

20 years of experience in birding tours

About

Master Bird Bander and founder of Florida Avian Conservation, a research and educational outreach project studying migratory songbirds in West-Central Florida since 2011. Graduate of University of South Florida with a degree in Environmental Biology. Conducts bird banding demonstrations, leads field trips with Tampa Audubon Society, and founded the Florida Young Birders Club - Tampa Bay. Offers educational birding experiences focused on bird identification, migration ecology, and conservation.

Specialties

Bird banding Migratory songbirds Tampa Bay habitats Conservation education

Certifications

  • Master Bird Bander
  • Environmental Biologist

Languages

English

Tour Types

Educational tours, Banding demonstrations, Field trips, Youth programs

Price Range

$$

Contact Information

Visit Website
727-667-2926
jmcginity@gmail.com

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