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Watch Us on "Florida on a Tankful"
April 03, 2026 — Thanks to Spectrum News 13 for featuring the Audubon Center for Birds of Prey in this fun segment.
FLORIDA Audubon Center for Birds of Prey
An outdoor structure under construction
Center for Birds of Prey Owl Aviary Nearly Ready to Re-open
December 23, 2025 — We anticipate a grand opening in February, and we cannot wait for the community to see the beautiful new space.
FLORIDA Audubon Center for Birds of Prey
A woman releases a Bald Eagle low to the ground in a field.
Early Telemetry Data Reveals Bald Eagle Habits
December 17, 2025 — The Moreos are avid EagleWatchers and funders of the first telemetry-tracked Bald Eagle in a new study. Data from the tracker recently led them to some new observations about the eagles in their area.
FLORIDA Audubon Center for Birds of Prey
Two women release a bald eagle in a field
800th Bald Eagle Released from Audubon Center for Birds of Prey
November 24, 2025 — Florida House Representative Jennifer Canady and Center Director Katie Warner released the bird in Sorrento on November 21.
FLORIDA Audubon Center for Birds of Prey
Three eaglets sit in a tree.
Rescue Highlight: A Successful Foster Nest
October 22, 2025 — EagleWatch volunteers are often the first ones to notice when an eaglet has fallen out of its nest, and thanks to the programs wide network, we are also able to find foster nests when the need arises.
FLORIDA Audubon Center for Birds of Prey
A pair of Bald Eagles on a snag.
Being an EagleWatch Volunteer: Challenges and Joys
October 22, 2025 — We spoke with a veteran EagleWatcher and a brand-new volunteer to learn more about what it's like to monitor nests,
FLORIDA Audubon Center for Birds of Prey
The cover of the EagleWatch Annual Report featuring a Bald Eagle in profile.
Behind the Binoculars: EagleWatch 2024-25 Season
October 22, 2025 — EagleWatch Program Manager Shawnlei Breeding reflects on a year of challenges and resilience for Florida's Bald Eagles.
FLORIDA Audubon Center for Birds of Prey
adult eagle feeding a chick in a stick nest
October Marks the Beginning of Bald Eagle Nesting Season in Florida
October 06, 2025 — Audubon’s EagleWatch program monitors more than 1,000 nests across the Sunshine State.
FLORIDA Audubon Center for Birds of Prey
A Red-shouldered Hawk holds a braided rope with its beak and a pinecone in one foot. Both are connected to a paper plate with other adornments.
A Creative, Behavior-Focused Approach to Bird Enrichment
August 20, 2025 — Volunteer Lisa Ferguson analyzes the age, species, and personality of birds in our care to create the most fun enrichment toys possible for them.
FLORIDA Audubon Center for Birds of Prey