It's official! Snowy Plovers have started laying their first nests of their Spring/Summer nesting season!

Snowy Plovers and other beach-nesting birds lay their eggs directly on the sand and shells of the upper beach. Here are some helpful tips for a successful beach-nesting bird season (for birds AND humans!):

1. Give a wide berth to posted nesting areas
2. Never intentionally force birds to fly
3. Keep pets away from nesting areas
4. Do not feed wildlife
5. Spread the word about beach-nesting wildlife!​

For more information on shorebirds and on how you can become a Coastal Bird Steward with Audubon Florida, please email flconservation@audubon.org.

Thank you!