Erika Zambello

Erika Zambello

Communications Director

As Communications Director for Audubon Florida, Erika coordinates engagement, communication, and publications for the Sunshine State's conservation, coastal, policy, research, Center, and sanctuary programs. Based in Tallahassee, Erika works across the state to tell stories of resiliency, and how birds and people are affected by climate change, development, hurricanes, and more. Prior to Audubon, Erika worked in communications and project management for regional environmental organizations and local government. Erika holds a bachelor's degree from Cornell University, and master's degrees from Duke University and the University of West Florida. 

Erika can be reached at erika.zambello@audubon.org.

Articles by Erika Zambello

Fiber Artist Draws Inspiration from Raptors at the Center for Birds of Prey in New Quilt Collection
Audubon Center For Birds Of Prey

Fiber Artist Draws Inspiration from Raptors at the Center for Birds of Prey in New Quilt Collection

— “The sharp gaze of raptors keeps me honest in my life and in my art.”
Audubon Center for Birds of Prey Admits 784 Raptors in 2020
Chapters & Centers

Audubon Center for Birds of Prey Admits 784 Raptors in 2020

— The patients in the Raptor Clinic come from around the state.
Florida Cabinet Protects More Than 5,000 Acres
Conservation

Florida Cabinet Protects More Than 5,000 Acres

— Conservation easements and fee title purchases were funded through the Florida Forever and Rural & Family Lands Protection Programs.
2019 Wading Bird Season Shows Some Success but also How Far We Have Still to Go
Everglades

2019 Wading Bird Season Shows Some Success but also How Far We Have Still to Go

— It is no surprise that 2019's wading bird numbers declined from the previous year.
Town of Fort Myers Beach Rebukes Latest Attack on Little Estero Island Critical Wildlife Area
Coastal Conservation

Town of Fort Myers Beach Rebukes Latest Attack on Little Estero Island Critical Wildlife Area

— Fort Myers Beach once again voted to protect critical habitat against the efforts of local property owners to build a boardwalk across state conservation lands at the edge of bird nesting and wintering grounds.
Dreams and Hard Work Bring New Blind to Pasco County
Chapters & Centers

Dreams and Hard Work Bring New Blind to Pasco County

— West Pasco Audubon offers fantastic new resource for local birders.
Higher Water Levels Make Nesting More Difficult for South Florida Spoonbills
Everglades

Higher Water Levels Make Nesting More Difficult for South Florida Spoonbills

— Roseate Spoonbills faced a tough nesting season.
How Have Wildlife Species Responded to the COVID-19 Pandemic?
Coastal Conservation

How Have Wildlife Responded to the COVID-19 Pandemic?

— Shy birds become bolder, Bobcats approach the Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary boardwalk, and more.
Field Work at the Edge of Florida
Everglades

Field Work at the Edge of Florida

— Audubon scientists in the Keys map seagrasses in Florida Bay to gauge the success of Everglades Restoration.
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