NORTH SHORE BIRDING FESTIVAL — December 3-7, 2026

The NORTH SHORE BIRDING FESTIVAL on Lake Apopka in Central Florida highlights the St. Johns River Water Management District’s 20,00-acre Lake Apopka North Shore, Florida’s top eBird hotspot.

This year's event features FIVE days filled with 70 field trips, including about 15 tailored toward nature photographers.

Bookmark the NORTH SHORE BIRDING FESTIVAL website . https://northshorebirdingfestival.com/ and sign up for our mailing list to be notified of roll out of registration.

All festival proceeds support Orange Audubon Society’s nature center fund.

Updates are also posted on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/northshorebirdingfestival.

Purple Gallinule Photo by Shiann Piekarski