As part of a long-term cooperative study through the Audubon Center for Birds of Prey, all rescued Bald Eagle fledglings treated by its Raptor Trauma Clinic receive a colored auxiliary leg band before release.

Thank you to the volunteers and staff who made it happen.

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Celebration of a successful monitoring season!

Thank you to those who acted in defense of this vulnerable species. With the continued advocacy of Vince and his fellow Brevard County Jay Watchers, we are hopeful the sanctuary’s restoration will begin this year.

Wading birds are utilizing this site during the 2022 nesting season.

by Kara Cook, Audubon Florida Rooftop Biologist.

Boaters and beachgoers are urged to give space to nesting birds along area beaches.

~Giving birds their space is even more important after recent spring tides overwashed nesting beaches in many Panhandle locations.~

While a few chicks have fledged already, many birds are just getting started.