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Jay Watchers Celebrated at Annual Appreciation Event in Highlands Hammock State Park
February 25, 2025 — We are truly thankful for each of you and your steadfast commitment to protecting the Florida Scrub-Jay. Thank you, Jay Watchers, for everything you do, and thank you to Highlands County Audubon Society for your help with the event!
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A Survey of Jay Watch Sites
February 25, 2025 — A summary of the 2024 season.
Jay Watch 2024 Season Summary: Audrey DeRose-Wilson Letter
February 25, 2025 — To all our Jay Watchers reading these pages, thank you again for your efforts this season to record jay sightings. We hope our stories inspire others to take future action. Learn more: AudubonJayWatch.org
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2024 Jay Watch Season: By the Numbers
February 25, 2025
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What Does the Overall Florida Scrub-Jay Population Look Like? A New Update Tells Us
February 25, 2025 — An upcoming FWRI study provides a glimpse into statewide jay populations.
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Highlights: Jay Watch Ambassadors
February 25, 2025 — Jay Watch is built on partnerships. Ambassadors inspire volunteers to be involved in Florida Scrub-Jay conservation.
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Ready, Set, Bird!
February 20, 2025 — Audubon Florida staff share highlights from the annual Great Backyard Bird Count.
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A Rooftop-nesting “Snowbird” Visitor in Florida
February 18, 2025 — Peregrine Falcons hunt for prey along Florida's coastlines each winter.
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FGCU Students Launch Collaborative Project to Prevent Deadly Bird Strikes on Campus
February 14, 2025 — by Edwin Wilke, Audubon CLI alumni, former president of FGCU Ornithology Club.
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Western Everglades Research
February 12, 2025 — Providing the sound science needed to drive conservation.