The Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary hosts more than 285 species of resident and migratory birds, including the bizarre, but beautiful, Roseate Spoonbill. Extensive tidal flats, seagrass beds, and mangrove-fringed islands throughout the 2,900-square-mile Sanctuary provide important foraging, roosting, and nesting habitat.

The Audubon Center for Birds of Prey rehabilitates an owl nearly struck by lightning.

The bill removes roadblocks to initiate construction of the critical EAA Southern Storage Reservoir Project.

Colonies across Southwest Florida exchange breeding birds, underscoring the importance of regional nesting areas.

Charlotte County commissioners officially joined the Southwest Florida Regional Resiliency Compact.

Sirata staff have joined the Audubon coastal team to protect the St. Pete Beach colony.

Their departure from historic nesting locations in Southwest Florida and across the Everglades is a strong indicator that the quality of our ecosystem has declined and these other places have become more favorable.

Fireworks abounded but preparation and teamwork protected the colonies and nesting sites.

Florida head's into next year with a strong environmental budget.

West Pasco Audubon offers fantastic new resource for local birders.