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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

The 2024 Nesting Season for Southwest Florida Coastal Birds is Underway
Coastal Conservation

The 2024 Nesting Season for Southwest Florida Coastal Birds is Underway

Boaters and beachgoers urged to give space to nesting birds along area beaches.

Look Out for Nesting Coastal Birds in the Florida Panhandle
Coastal Conservation

Look Out for Nesting Coastal Birds in the Florida Panhandle

The first shorebird nest of the year has been spotted. Giving birds their space allows nesting parents to successfully raise the next generation of sea and shorebirds.

EagleWatch Volunteer Defends Nest on Agricultural Land at Risk of Development
Audubon Center For Birds Of Prey

EagleWatch Volunteer Defends Nest on Agricultural Land at Risk of Development

Thanks to EagleWatch data and a few dedicated volunteers, a pair of eagles in Orange County can nest in peace.

Lake Okeechobee Discharges to East and West
Everglades

Lake Okeechobee Discharges to East and West

Everglades restoration key to preventing the need for future releases.

Law Enforcement Partnership Spells Success for Beach-Bird Nesting Season
Coastal Conservation

Law Enforcement Partnership Spells Success for Beach-Bird Nesting Season

Audubon Florida's relationship with coastal law enforcement officers resulted in wins for birds in many locations this nesting season.

Nesting Birds Contended with Heat, Overwash, and Disturbance in 2023 Season
Coastal Conservation

Nesting Birds Contended with Heat, Overwash, and Disturbance in 2023 Season

Coastal nesting birds in 2023 persevered despite record-breaking heat and busy beaches. Here, we summarize the results from Audubon-monitored-and-stewarded sites.

New Study: Benefits of Returning Fallen Chicks to Rooftop Nests
Coastal Conservation

New Study: Benefits of Returning Fallen Chicks to Rooftop Nests

A decade-long study looks at how fallen Least Tern chicks fare after they are placed back on their rooftop nests by Audubon volunteers.

Audubon Florida Birdathon is April 20-26, 2024
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Audubon Florida Birdathon is April 20-26, 2024

Help raise funds to protect birds and the places they need while participating in one of America's favorite pastimes.

Needles in a Haystack
Conservation

Needles in a Haystack

Tracking Migratory Birds at Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary

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