Audubon Florida News

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Look Out for Nesting Coastal Birds on Bay Area Beaches
March 25, 2026 — Sea and shorebirds are vulnerable to human disturbance during the spring and summer breeding season.
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Be a Good Egg: Share the Shore
March 20, 2026 — Working together, we can safeguard a successful breeding season for beach-nesting birds.
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New Video Highlights Florida Coastal Islands Sanctuary Living Shorelines
March 18, 2026 — These breakwaters protect the shorelines of mangrove islands that wading birds rely on.
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An Unexpected Meeting Made Possible by Bird Banding
March 16, 2026 — Audubon Florida Coastal Biologist records North Dakota Piping Plover on Florida island.
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Audubon Florida’s Julie Wraithmell Selected by Flamingo Magazine as a Culture Keeper
March 10, 2026 — The publication recognizes ten influential figures protecting Florida’s natural resources and cultural identity.
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Audubon Florida Getting Ready for Beach Bird Nesting Season
March 09, 2026 — Boaters and beachgoers are urged to give space to nesting birds along Southwest Florida beaches.
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Audubon Florida Needs Your Eyes and Ears: Look for Sea and Shorebirds on Bay-area Rooftops
March 06, 2026 — Some birds use gravel rooftops as an alternative to beach-nesting habitat.