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Audubon Florida’s Everglades Science Center Begins Annual Roseate Spoonbill Monitoring Efforts
December 03, 2025 — The Roseate Spoonbill is a critical indicator species of Everglades health.
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From Audubon's Florida Coastal Islands Sanctuaries to Bermuda: A Yellow-crowned Night Heron Success Story
December 02, 2025 — In the 1970s, researchers partnered together to bring a species — and an ecological balance — back to an island ecosystem.
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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.
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Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary Awarded $100K from the Collier Community Foundation
October 29, 2025 — Funds needed to transform the aging campus and enhance learning opportunities.
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Seven Florida Chapters Honored with Conservation Awards
October 28, 2025 — Awards were presented as part of the 2025 Audubon Assembly event.
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Audubon Florida Recognizes Conservation Leaders for 2025
October 27, 2025 — Awards were presented as part of the annual Audubon Assembly event.
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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.
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Audubon Florida Recognizes Two with Staff of Distinction Awards
October 22, 2025 — Awards were presented as part of the annual Audubon Assembly event.
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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,
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