After 10 hours in the Florida sun, volunteers were able to drop hundreds of sand pines in an effort to restore critical habitat for the endemic Florida Scrub-jay. Aptly named, the Florida Scrub-jay depends on well-managed Florida scrub habitat for long-term survival.

Audubon Jay Watch volunteers joined forces with the Southwest Florida Water Management District, Florida Trail Association’s Suncoast Chapter, and the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission Ridge Rangers to cut down tall sand pines and leave them where they fall. In addition to reducing predator perches, cut sand pines provide safe fuel for the next prescribed fire and reduce the chances of wildfires.

Help Florida's Birds and Habitats Recover from Irma

Hurricane Irma will have lasting ecological impacts on our state's birds, wildlife, and habitat. Help Audubon assess and recover from this record-breaking storm.

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