More than 100 American Flamingos Counted in Florida During February Census

More than 40 people counted 101 wild American Flamingos.

American Flamingo. Photo: Sydney Walsh/Audubon

The Voice of Conservation in Florida

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.

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A Q&A with Jada Crawford, Co-host of Wild Palm Beaches
News

A Q&A with Jada Crawford, Co-host of Wild Palm Beaches

This young explorer shares her tips for experiencing wildlife in Florida.

Two Florida Photographers Honored in 2023 Audubon Photography Awards
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Two Florida Photographers Honored in 2023 Audubon Photography Awards

Congratulations to Vicki Santello and Nathan Arnold.

Making Rooftop Program and Banding History
Coastal Conservation

Making Rooftop Program and Banding History

by Kara Cook, Rooftop Biologist.

Wildlife Photography Ethics Are Crucial for Rare and Breeding Birds
Conservation

Wildlife Photography Ethics Are Crucial for Rare and Breeding Birds

Audubon encourages photographers to prioritize the well-being of their subjects, and others nearby, over image quality.

Secretary Haaland Visit and Everglades Coalition Conference Showcase Momentum in Everglades Restoration
Everglades

Secretary Haaland Visit and Everglades Coalition Conference Showcase Momentum in Everglades Restoration

Audubon has studied and advocated for the Everglades for 123 years. We appreciated the opportunity to show Secretary Haaland on-the-ground progress on the largest restoration effort in the world, as well as how far we still need to go to forge a resilient future for the region as a whole.

Florida Executive Order 23-06 Prompts Additional Restoration Investment
Everglades

Florida Executive Order 23-06 Prompts Additional Restoration Investment

Funding for Everglades restoration, tackling algal blooms, and more.

Biscayne Bay Coastal Wetlands Celebrate Major Restoration Milestone
Everglades

Biscayne Bay Coastal Wetlands Celebrate Major Restoration Milestone

Audubon’s science and policy teams have worked to restore freshwater flows to the wetlands along Biscayne Bay for more than three decades.

American Bittern: Secretive Marsh Birds Make Their Winter Homes at Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary
Everglades

American Bittern: Secretive Marsh Birds Make Their Winter Homes at Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary

Little is known about the natural history of these secretive marsh birds.

Part-time Destin Resident Makes Time for the Birds
Coastal Conservation

Part-time Destin Resident Makes Time for the Birds

Written by Barbara Comes, Audubon shorebird steward volunteer.

Halifax River Audubon Turns 100

A group of people wearing nametags, smiling for a photo.
From left to right: Ed Sherman, Arnette Sherman (President of West Volusia Audubon), Jacqui Sulek (Audubon Florida), Dennise Hartgrove, David Hartgrove (outgoing President of Halifax River Audubon), and Marsha and Bill Cox (Co-Presidents of Southeast Volusia Audubon).

Congratulations to Halifax River Audubon for protecting birds and the places they need for 100 years! The organization celebrated at an event at the Cici and Hyatt Brown Museum of Arts and Science, along with members of the other two Volusia County-based Audubon chapters, Southeast Volusia and West Volusia.