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Gulf Power Foundation Funds New Signs to Protect Birds
Coastal Conservation

Gulf Power Foundation Funds New Signs to Protect Birds

July 1, 2021 — Flashing speed signs protect seabird colony.
American Oystercatchers: Working Across the State to Protect this Vulnerable Shorebird
Coastal Conservation

American Oystercatchers: Working Across the State to Protect this Vulnerable Shorebird

July 1, 2021 — American Oystercatchers are an iconic coastal species, nesting in our beaches and coastal islands across the Gulf Coast and up the Atlantic seaboard. Sensitive to disturbance, they are a critical barometer of sea level rise and the resiliency of coastal habitats. Audubon works throughout the state to monitor and protect this beautiful shorebird.
M-CORES Repeal Ends Turnpike Proposals
Conservation

M-CORES Repeal Ends Turnpike Proposals

June 26, 2021 — A big win for habitat conservation.
Publix Announces Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary Grant
Chapters & Centers

Publix Announces Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary Grant

June 23, 2021 — Earth Day announcement provides $2 million for Everglades wetlands.
Watching Mourning Doves Becomes a Family Experience
Conservation

Watching Mourning Doves Becomes a Family Experience

May 26, 2021 — Florida Coastal Islands Sanctuaries Director Mark Rachal finds a Mourning Dove nest on his front porch.
Give Birds Space this Memorial Weekend and Save the Original Beach Babies
Coastal Conservation

Give Birds Space this Memorial Weekend and Save the Original Beach Babies

May 24, 2021 — Least Terns, Black Skimmers, Wilson’s Plovers, Snowy Plovers, and American Oystercatchers nest on Florida coasts.
St. Pete Bookstore Inspired by Nesting Black Skimmers
Coastal Conservation

St. Pete Bookstore Inspired by Nesting Black Skimmers

May 23, 2021 — Black Skimmers inspire Tombolo Books.
St. Johns River Water Management District Adopts New Minimum Flows and Water Levels
Conservation

St. Johns River Water Management District Adopts New Minimum Flows and Water Levels

May 14, 2021 — Northeast Florida Policy Associate Chris Farrell explains how the new levels will impact Lake Brooklyn and Lake Geneva.
A Look into Baby Season at Audubon Center for Birds of Prey
Audubon Center For Birds Of Prey

A Look into Baby Season at Audubon Center for Birds of Prey

May 12, 2021 — Audubon Center Director Katie Warner sits down with David Fitzpatrick, Seasonal Raptor Care Assistant, to hear about his experience with baby season in the Center’s Raptor Trauma Clinic. Each year the Center hires seasonal staff to provide extra support during this busy time of year.