by Logan Davis, Pinellas County Anchor Steward

Compiled by Kristen Kosik, Chapters Conservation Manager.

Biologists at Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary and Everglades Science Center use a combination of aerial methods to get their jobs done.

Least Terns, Black Skimmers, Wilson’s Plovers, Snowy Plovers, and American Oystercatchers nest on Florida coasts.

Judges selected winners from more than 2,300 entrants.

The report covers policy changes, infrastructure advancements, science alerts, flamingos, and more.

Many species of sea, shore, and wading birds spend parts of their lives on both the Atlantic and Gulf Coasts. Such connectivity is critical when tackling projects that aim to restore damage from the 2010 Deepwater Horizon oil spill, as well as future storms and human-caused disasters.

A unique bird faces an uncertain future.

Vulnerable sea and shorebirds need Florida beaches and islands to successfully raise their families.

More than 40 people counted 101 wild American Flamingos.