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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
News

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

State Parks Under Threat
Conservation

State Parks Under Threat

Thank you to all those who spoke out to protect Florida's state parks!

Nesting Sea and Shorebirds Contend with E-Vehicle Threats on Beaches
Coastal Conservation

Nesting Sea and Shorebirds Contend with E-Vehicle Threats on Beaches

by Mid Pinellas County Anchor Steward Shannon Curran

“Treasure Trove” of Shells Highlights Feeding Challenges of Rooftop-nesting American Oystercatchers
News

“Treasure Trove” of Shells Highlights Feeding Challenges of Rooftop-nesting American Oystercatchers

In the face of shrinking beach habitat, American Oystercatchers are finding nesting grounds on gravel rooftops, but their feeding ground remains on the beach. How are chicks learning to forage?

How Did Hurricane Debby Impact Sea and Shorebirds in Florida?
News

How Did Hurricane Debby Impact Shorebirds in Florida?

Checking in with the Audubon Florida coastal team after the storm hit the Gulf.

Vehicle Strikes Threaten Sea and Shorebird Families
Coastal Conservation

Vehicle Strikes Threaten Sea and Shorebird Families

Fatalities have been recorded across Florida this summer.

Celebrating the 1,000th Florida Grasshopper Sparrow Released in the Everglades
Everglades

Celebrating the 1,000th Florida Grasshopper Sparrow Released in the Everglades

The successful captive breeding program was possible with many partners.

Pink Bird Conservation: Flamingo and Spoonbill Updates
News

Pink Bird Conservation: Flamingo and Spoonbill Updates

These iconic Florida birds are bellwethers for environmental health.

Bird Bands Lead to Better Conservation for Sea and Shorebirds
Coastal Conservation

Bird Bands Lead to Better Conservation for Sea and Shorebirds

Reported bird bands provides critical date to researchers, land managers, and policy makers.

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