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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

Hurricane Ian Rearranges Breeding Bird Habitat in Northeast and Southwest Florida
News

Hurricane Ian Rearranges Breeding Bird Habitat in Northeast and Southwest Florida

How do birds fare during hurricanes? Our coastal team hit the beaches and barrier islands to perform habitat assessments in the wake of Hurricane Ian.

Audubon Florida Selects Officer Jody Criswell for 2022 Law Enforcement Officer Award
Audubon Assembly

Audubon Florida Selects Officer Jody Criswell for 2022 Law Enforcement Officer Award

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission Officer was recognized for her hard work to protect the habitats that make our state so special.

Audubon Florida Recognizes Michael Longo with 2022 Guy Bradley Award
Audubon Assembly

Audubon Florida Recognizes Michael Longo with 2022 Guy Bradley Award

Each year, Audubon Florida recognizes an individual for their contributions to bird conservation with an award in Guy Bradley’s honor.

Audubon Florida Names Publix Super Markets as Distinguished Philanthropist for 2022
Audubon Assembly

Audubon Florida Names Publix Super Markets as Distinguished Philanthropist for 2022

Audubon Florida would not be able to deliver much-needed conservation results for our state without the generous support of our donors.

Banded Bird Sightings Tell a Story about American Oystercatcher Winter Behavior
News

Banded Bird Sightings Tell a Story about American Oystercatcher Winter Behavior

Florida’s beaches may be quieter in the winter, but the Sunshine State’s coldest months are important foraging and resting periods for vulnerable sea and shorebirds.

Audubon Florida Recognizes Andrew Schumann with 2022 Special Places Award
Audubon Assembly

Audubon Florida Recognizes Andrew Schumann with 2022 Special Places Award

Florida’s wealth of natural resources is supported by iconic landscapes and habitats that are essential to Floridians’ quality of life.

Audubon Florida Selects Mary Figg for 2022 Teddy Roosevelt Award
Audubon Assembly

Audubon Florida Selects Mary Figg for 2022 Teddy Roosevelt Award

President Theodore Roosevelt is credited with the founding of America’s National Park System and making land conservation a core American value.

Audubon Florida Names Phyllis Hall Volunteer of the Year for 2022
Audubon Assembly

Audubon Florida Names Phyllis Hall Volunteer of the Year for 2022

Phyllis Hall earned the Volunteer of the Year Award both for her dedication to birds and the places they need as well as consistently going above and beyond in her service to conservation.

Everglades Science Center Sheds Light on Water, Fish, and Spoonbill Fluctuations
Everglades

Everglades Science Center Sheds Light on Water, Fish, and Spoonbill Fluctuations

The semi-annual State of the Slough showcases how restoration projects affect South Florida ecosystems.

New Water Seepage Barrier Key to Restoring Everglades
News

New Water Seepage Barrier Key to Restoring Everglades

The new seepage wall will reduce flooding in this community while allowing the remainder of the water to continue flowing through the Everglades.

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