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Protect Beach-nesting Birds from Fireworks this July Fourth Weekend
Coastal Conservation

Protect Beach-nesting Birds from Fireworks this July Fourth Weekend

Least Terns, Black Skimmers, Wilson’s Plovers, Snowy Plovers, and American Oystercatchers nest on Florida coasts.

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Recap: Audubon Florida's 2024 Legislative Update
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Recap: Audubon Florida's 2024 Legislative Update

We celebrate the good bills that made it across the finish line, and the bad bills we stopped in their tracks. Read on for details and thank you for lending your voice to make these successes possible.

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News & Updates

Earth Day Special: Audubon Releases its 540th Rehabilitated Bald Eagle Back to the Wild
News

Earth Day Special: Audubon Releases its 540th Rehabilitated Bald Eagle Back to the Wild

— A network of volunteers, veterinarians and conservation non-profits work together to protect iconic American species.
Peregrine Falcon Needs a Name!
News

Peregrine Falcon Needs a Name

You can vote to help us name our new Peregrine Falcon!

Snowy Plovers and Easter Eggs
News

Snowy Plovers and Easter Eggs

Siesta Key Beach visitors treated to Audubon Snowy Plover chick-making kits at Easter egg hunt.

Thank You: Your Emails to the Brevard County Commission are Helping Immeasurably
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Thank You: Your Emails to the Brevard County Commission are Helping Immeasurably

At the workshop on March 31, three Brevard County Commissioners continued to express strong concerns and questions regarding the proposed landfill in St. Johns River floodplain wetlands.

Audubon's Julie Hill-Gabriel: Big News for Restoration on Everglades Day
Everglades

Audubon's Julie Hill-Gabriel: Big News for Restoration on Everglades Day

In a fitting tribute, today Governor Rick Scott signed the Legacy Florida bill into law.

Audubon Florida's Chris Farrell Takes the #MyWaterPledge

Join Audubon's Chris Farrell in pledging to protect Florida's water resources. Visit http://www.sjrwmd.com/waterpledge.html to take the #MyWaterPledge today.

Eggsactly Eggs

Find out eggsactly what you want to know about eggs with Audubon Florida's Michael Goldman. He takes you on an eggcellent quick journey into the world of birds eggs! Learn more at http://fl.audubon.org/chapters-centers/audubon-center-birds-prey

The Important Work and Repair of Everglades Backcountry Hydrostations
News

The Important Work and Repair of Everglades Backcountry Hydrostations

Audubon's Everglades Science Center has 14 hydrostations, or water quality data collection stations, set up throughout the lower Everglades.

Least Terns Get the Most From School
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Least Terns Get the Most From School

Audubon's innovative rooftop nesting program helps Least Terns adapt to a changing landscape in the Florida Panhandle.

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.

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