Audubon Florida News

Least Tern chicks on the sand.
Protecting Least Tern Colonies from Crow Predation at South Lido Beach Park in Sarasota
September 06, 2024 — by Sarasota Shorebird Steward Coordinator Emily Briner.
a beach with two people standing in the waves
Audubon Protects Florida State Parks from Development Proposals
August 29, 2024 — Audubon congratulates the passionate conservationists and park lovers across the state who spoke out for these special places over the last week. You wrote letters, shared updates, and called your elected officials—and it worked!
Audubon Assembly 2024 Learning Sessions
August 27, 2024 — ​Three concurrent learning sessions will run twice on Friday, November 8, following the luncheon.
a graphic that says 'park proposals postponed...for now'
State Parks Under Threat
August 20, 2024 — Thank you to all those who spoke out to protect Florida's state parks!
man on a scooter on the beach
Nesting Sea and Shorebirds Contend with E-Vehicle Threats on Beaches
August 15, 2024 — by Mid Pinellas County Anchor Steward Shannon Curran
Assorted shells on a gravel rooftop.
“Treasure Trove” of Shells Highlights Feeding Challenges of Rooftop-nesting American Oystercatchers
August 12, 2024 — In the face of shrinking beach habitat, American Oystercatchers are finding nesting ground on gravel rooftops, but their feeding ground remains on the beach. How are chicks learning to forage?
An adult Black Skimmer and two downy chicks sit on a sandy beach.
How Did Hurricane Debby Impact Sea and Shorebirds in Florida?
August 07, 2024 — Checking in with the Audubon Florida coastal team after the storm hit the Gulf.
Royal Tern and chick standing on the ground.
Vehicle Strikes Threaten Sea and Shorebird Families
July 30, 2024 — Fatalities have been recorded across Florida this summer.
A line of people on a beach.
Celebrating the 1,000th Florida Grasshopper Sparrow Released in the Everglades
July 18, 2024 — The successful captive breeding program was possible with many partners.
Heidi McCree.
2024 Summer Naturalist - Letter from Board Chair Heidi McCree
July 17, 2024