"While the number of Roseate Spoonbill chicks represents an average success year for this area, we were surprised that they nested so late in the season,” explains Mark Rachal, Florida Coastal Islands Sanctuary Manager.

Move the industrial park, hold the line, protect our Florida.

At the end of May, 27 baby raptors have already been returned to their nests.

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.