Audubon Florida

Record-breaking Roseate Spoonbill Photographed in Florida Bay

New Roseate Spoonbill discovery shows they can live to more than 18 years old in the wild.

A spoonbill nest with Stage 2 chicks on a key in Florida Bay. Spoonbill chicks need to survive for 21 days until they are able to fledge and survive on their own. The adult sitting on the nest was banded on Frank Key in December 2003, with bands 7 over 8. This makes the bird the oldest known spoonbill in the wild. Photo: Mac Stone.

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For more than a century Audubon has encouraged people to take care of the places that make Florida special. Using science to guide our priorities and birdlife to measure ecosystem health, Audubon advocates for the protection of land, water, and wildlife. Audubon is Florida’s most influential conservation organization and conducts extensive work to protect the Everglades and coastal bird habitats. We manage sanctuaries covering thousands of acres along with two popular nature centers. Audubon promotes stewardship and appreciation of public land and water so people experience and cherish Florida’s natural beauty and wildlife.

News

Conservation

Audubon Florida Celebrates Latino Conservation Week with Two New Events

By Audubon Staff

July 19 and 21 at 6:00 p.m. on Zoom.

Coastal Conservation

Protect Beach-nesting Birds from Fireworks this July Fourth Weekend

By Audubon Staff

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

Conversation

Pine Needle Artist Draws Inspiration from the Natural World

By Audubon Staff

Florida artist Beth Ann Williams discusses her artistic practice, using pine needles she collects from her backyard.

News

Of Spoonbills and Horseshoe Crabs: An Indian River Lagoon Spring Break

By Audubon Staff

Cierra Janae Nelson, 2021-2022 Conservation Leadership Initiative participant, reflects on a highlight of the program: her volunteer work and birding during spring break.

Coastal Conservation

Introducing Audubon’s First Class of Florida Climate Entrepreneurs

Innovators helping Florida meet the challenge of climate change while creating jobs in the new climate economy.

Where Oh Where Do the Roseate Spoonbills Go? Now We Know!

Everglades

Where Oh Where Do the Roseate Spoonbill Go? Now We Know!

By Audubon Staff

New technology uncovers the mystery of Roseate Spoonbill movement.

News

Flying High: A Successful Holiday with our Nesting Shorebirds

By Audubon Staff

by Idangie Sein, Seasonal South Pinellas County Anchor Steward.

Press Center

Audubon Staff Reappointed to the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary Advisory Council

By Audubon Staff

The Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary Advisory Council represents a group of diverse stakeholders who provide recommendations to the Sanctuary and act as liaisons between the community and the protected resources.