Robinson Preserve Photo: Rick Schwartz 's The following are just a few of the area s. bird watching events or activitie Audubon Bird Walks & Birding Events The Manatee County Audubon Society offers many events in the area, including Open House events at its own Felts Preserve in Palmetto, as well as guided bird walks through various birding hot spots in Manatee County. Open House events are held the first Saturday, November through April. Visit the Society online or call for more details. (941) 729-2222 ManateeAudubon.org For more events in the area, check out BradentonGulfIslands.com/Events - 29 -http://www.ManateeAudubon.org http://www.BradentonGulfIslands.com/Events