Here at Audubon, this time of year brings into focus the things that give purpose, hope and fulfillment to our lives.

We are grateful for the vision and commitment of supporters like you, as well as the inspirational and humbling beauty of Florida's birds. These amazing creatures live with grace and determination alongside us, and make our state, and our lives, richer for it.

Ultimately, birds are why we do what we do. Why our volunteers give their free time and our donors give their financial support. Why our staff work weekends and evenings. And they're why we take every loss personally, and see every victory as a challenge to do more.

As our gift to you, we've created a virtual experience of some of Florida's most remarkable and imperiled shorebirds and seabirds , using the breathtaking photography of Rod Wiley. From our Audubon family to yours, we hope you enjoy it, and that it inspires you to renew your commitment to Audubon and most importantly, to conservation.

After all, Florida's birds need all the friends they can get.