2022-2023 nesting numbers were down, but point to signs of Everglades restoration progress.

The first shorebird nest of the year has been spotted. Giving birds their space allows nesting parents to successfully raise the next generation of sea and shorebirds.

Sea and shorebirds are vulnerable to human disturbance during in the spring and summer breeding season.

Boaters and beachgoers urged to give space to nesting birds along area beaches.

Sea and shorebirds are vulnerable to human disturbance during in the spring and summer breeding season.

A long-term study of Florida Scrub-Jays at Archbold Biological Station shows that these birds are already changing their behavior in response to our changing climate.

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!

A summary of the 2024 season.

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