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EagleWatch Volunteer Defends Nest on Agricultural Land at Risk of Development
February 22, 2024 — Cheryl Merz was one of more than 130 people in line for public comment at the 11-hour county commission meeting last month.
Water with plants growing in it
Lake Okeechobee Discharges to East and West
February 21, 2024 — Everglades restoration key to preventing the need for future releases.
Three bird steward volunteers stand on the beach next to an officer sitting in a beach vehicle.
Law Enforcement Partnership Spells Success for Beach-Bird Nesting Season
February 15, 2024 — Audubon Florida's relationship with coastal law enforcement officers resulted in wins for birds in many locations this nesting season.
A Snowy Plover's head pokes out from a rocky beach, where it blends in well with its surroundings.
Nesting Birds Contended with Heat, Overwash, and Disturbance in 2023 Season
February 15, 2024 — Coastal nesting birds in 2023 persevered despite record-breaking heat and busy beaches. Here, we summarize the results from Audubon-monitored-and-stewarded sites.
A Least Tern stands on a gravel rooftop.
New Study: Benefits of Returning Fallen Chicks to Rooftop Nests
February 15, 2024 — A decade-long study looks at how fallen Least Tern chicks fare after they are placed back on their rooftop nests by Audubon volunteers.
A white wading bird feeding black chicks in a nest.
Coastal Report 2023: A Letter from Audrey DeRose-Wilson, Director of Bird Conservation
February 15, 2024
silhouettes of Sandhill Cranes against a sunset background
Participate in Audubon Florida's Birdathon at Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary
February 14, 2024 — Attend our special Earth Day events on April 22 as part of your Birdathon and have a chance to win cool prizes.
Audubon's Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary
Bald Eagle in flight.
Participate in Audubon Florida's Birdathon at the Center for Birds of Prey
February 14, 2024 — Attend our special Earth Day events on April 20 and 21 as part of your Birdathon and have a chance to win cool prizes.
Audubon Center for Birds of Prey
Cedar Waxwings sitting on a branch.
Audubon Florida Birdathon is April 20-26, 2024
February 12, 2024 — Have fun and raise funds to protect birds and the places they need while participating in one of America's favorite pastimes.
Barn Swallow in flight over a green background.
Needles in a Haystack
February 05, 2024 — Tracking Migratory Birds at Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary