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An illustration of a male Painted Bunting on a branch.
What Does It Take to Be A Natural Science Illustrator? We Asked Natasza Fontaine!
October 19, 2023 — Natasza is Audubon Florida's Apalachicola shorebird biologist and an accomplished illustrator.
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September 25, 2023
A graph showing rainfall amounts each August since 2004
Rainfall and Water Levels for August 2023
September 22, 2023 — Rainfall recorded at the Sanctuary in August was 10 percent lower than average.
Audubon's Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary
Wading birds in a wetland.
Corkscrew Works in the Community to Share Lessons Learned
September 21, 2023 — Wetland restoration discussions are underway at Bonita Bay community.
Audubon's Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary
A Northern Bobwhite calling while standing on a log.
Audubon Celebrates More than 40,000 Acres of New Conservation Lands
September 21, 2023 — State approves new conservation purchases under the Florida Forever program.
Nesting Birds Contend with Heat and Disturbance this Summer
September 21, 2023 — A look back at this year's shorebird nesting season around the state.
A flock of Swallow-tailed Kites roost in a tree, with birds on almost every branch.
Swallow-tailed Kites Staging at Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary
September 21, 2023 — The Sanctuary and other locations in the Everglades serve as the last chance for these raptors to refuel before migration.
A view of a lake at Alpine Groves Park surrounded by trees.
St. Johns County Dedicates $2 Million to Land Acquisition and Management Program
September 21, 2023 — The LAMP secures critical components of green infrastructure that preserve wildlife and our quality of life in St. Johns County.
An American Kestrel in profile with its head turned slightly toward the camera.
Seminole Forever Brings Conservation Dollars to Central Florida
September 21, 2023 — The program mirrors the successful, state-level Florida Forever program.
A Little Blue Heron forages in the plants above shallow water.
Inflation Reduction Act is Making a Difference for Water Resources, Rural Communities, Birds
September 21, 2023 — This article was co-authored by Julie Hill-Gabriel and Melinda Cep at National Audubon Society.