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Birds have begun nesting along the Florida coast. Here’s what you should know to help protect the birds and their ecosystems this spring and summer.Shorebirds and seabirds build their nest in the sand, but be careful – these nests tend to be shallow, and their eggs are difficult to see. The eggs are often camouflaged in the sand, which is a form of predator protection. They can be easily missed and stepped on.
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While Roseate Spoonbills, a tropical and subtropical shore bird, traditionally call Southwest Florida home, they are nesting—and flying—much further north now.
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The month of March marks the official start of the beach bird nesting season and Audubon Florida wants beach goers to be careful while hanging out by the…
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Nearly two-thirds of all bird species in North America are at risk of extinction due to climate change according to a new report, released Thursday by the…
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A Florida administrative law judge in Fort Myers began hearing testimony this week over the proposed construction of a private boardwalk over a publically…
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The results of Florida’s 2018 Legislative Session, which ended earlier this month, were a mixed bag when it comes to priorities for the state’s…
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Governor Rick Scott visited Audubon’s Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary in Collier County Oct. 23 to announce a proposed $1.7 billion investment in Florida’s…
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Sarasota County Commissioners turned down a plan Wednesday to locate a controversial cement-recycling plant near a popular bird sanctuary.Jim Gabbert…
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Governor Rick Scott and the Florida Cabinet approved a work plan in June that prioritizes several projects aimed at buying, conserving and managing…
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As residents and visitors flock to Florida beaches over the long Fourth of July holiday weekend, wildlife officials and advocates are urging beachgoers to…