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A Bald Eagle in its nest with two chicks.
Osceola County Provides Window into Bald Eagle Nesting in Florida and Importance of EagleWatch and Raptor Clinic
July 02, 2023 — Bald Eagles in Osceola County are now nesting within half a mile of each other. In other areas of the state, they give each other a mile of space.
An aerial photo of a culvert directing water in the Everglades.
Everglades Restoration Projects Improve Water Quality and Quantity in the River of Grass
July 02, 2023 — Audubon has studied and advocated for the Everglades for 123 years, and we are thrilled to see decades of planning and advocacy come to fruition
A group of people stand and crouch together in a group on the beach. One man in the center holds a sign about protecting beach-nesting birds.
Volunteer Flock Protects Sea and Shorebirds During Busy Nesting Season
July 02, 2023 — From crafting bird decoys to educating beachgoers, coastal program volunteers were busy keeping shorebirds safe this summer.
A group of young adults stand in the woods, all looking slightly up. Some look through binoculars.
CLI Academies Connect the Next Generation of Conservation Leaders
July 02, 2023 — Hosted in three regions across the state, the academies brought together our CLI alumni network and current class to host single-day outreach events to connect with college students.
An aerial view of the restored wetland at Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary.
Sharing Wetland Restoration Best Practices at Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary
July 02, 2023 — Audubon staff excitedly welcomed members of the St. John’s River Water Management District to share best practices and discuss Carolina willow control and wetland restoration.
A Prothonotary Warbler perches on a branch with its beak open.
Have You Included Audubon in Your Estate Plans?
July 02, 2023 — We are halfway to our goal—help us get there today!
Close-up of orchid bloom
The "Super" Ghost Orchid at Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary is Blooming
June 28, 2023 — The first blossom of the 2023 season was photographed on June 27.
Audubon's Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary
View of the Visitor Center.
Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary Hosts Traveling Exhibit Featuring 2022 Audubon Photography Awards Winners
June 27, 2023 — Eleven Winning Images on Display through August 31, 2023.
Audubon's Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary
Three people kayak through a river.
A Q&A with Jada Crawford, Co-host of Wild Palm Beaches
June 26, 2023 — This young explorer shares her tips for experiencing wildlife in Florida.
A Reddish Egret stands in shallow water against a blurred yellow background, its body facing left and its wings open behind it. A small fish and water droplets are suspended in the air in front of the bird’s open bill.
Two Florida Photographers Honored in 2023 Audubon Photography Awards
June 21, 2023 — Congratulations to Vicki Santello and Nathan Arnold.