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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

Lee County Votes to Join the Southwest Florida Regional Resiliency Compact
News

Lee County Votes to Join the Southwest Florida Regional Resiliency Compact

Regional collaboratives are instrumental in both accelerating the state’s resilience work and serving as a conduit for future funds and programs.

American Oystercatchers: One of Florida's Most Distinctive Species
Coastal Conservation

American Oystercatchers: One of Florida's Most Distinctive Species

Audubon Florida and the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission actively monitor American Oystercatchers throughout the state.

Heidi McCree Becomes New Audubon Florida Board Chair
News

Heidi McCree Becomes New Audubon Florida Board Chair

McCree will be the first female Chair since 1999 when Florida Audubon Society merged with National Audubon Society to become Audubon Florida.

Audubon and Partners Discover Culprit Behind Mysterious Seabird Deaths
Coastal Conservation

Audubon and Partners Discover Culprit Behind Mysterious Seabird Deaths

Journal publication implicates red-tide poisoning in multi-species mortality event

CLI Alum Studies the Threatened Wading Birds of Grassy Lake
Chapters & Centers

CLI Alum Studies the Threatened Wading Birds of Grassy Lake

Caitlin Westerfield works with West Pasco Audubon Society on an important bird survey initiative.

FWC Approves New Invasive Species Rules
Conservation

FWC Approves New Invasive Species Rules

Your voice was heard! FWC Commission moves to prohibit invasive reptiles.

Study Conducted by Audubon Reveals Canal Operations are Drying Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary
Chapters & Centers

Study Conducted by Audubon Reveals Canal Operations are Drying Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary

Over-drying has significant implications for wildlife, plant communities, and vulnerability to catastrophic wildfire.

A Nest Return Illustrates the Beginning of Baby Bird Season
Audubon Center For Birds Of Prey

A Nest Return Illustrates the Beginning of Baby Bird Season

The Center for Birds of Prey takes in more than 200 raptor chicks every season.

Audubon Works with Florida State Parks to Rescue Injured Bald Eagle Chick
Audubon Center For Birds Of Prey

Audubon Works with Florida State Parks to Rescue Injured Bald Eagle Chick

The eaglet has been safely placed in a foster nest.

Everglades Science Center Team Conducts Baby Spoonbill Surveys
News

Everglades Science Center Team Conducts Baby Spoonbill Surveys

The winter season means Roseate Spoonbill and wading bird surveys to the Audubon Everglades Science team.

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