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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

Audubon Florida Installs New Living Shoreline to Protect Important Nesting Habitat
Conservation

Audubon Florida Installs New Living Shoreline to Protect Important Nesting Habitat

The erosion of islands in Tampa Bay is intensified by sea level rise.

Protecting Least Tern Colonies from Crow Predation at South Lido Beach Park in Sarasota
Coastal Conservation

Protecting Least Tern Colonies from Crow Predation at South Lido Beach Park in Sarasota

by Sarasota Shorebird Steward Coordinator Emily Briner.

Audubon Protects Florida State Parks from Development Proposals
Conservation

Audubon Protects Florida State Parks from Development Proposals

Audubon congratulates the passionate conservationists and park lovers across the state who spoke out for these special places over the last week. You wrote letters, shared updates, and called your elected officials—and it worked!

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.

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