Audubon Florida News

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Migrating Common Nighthawk Tagged in Northern Maine Recorded at Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary
October 07, 2025 — The Motus Wildlife Tracking Station detected the bird in mid-September.
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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.
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Bright, bushy sunflowers crowd over a boardwalk
Southeastern Sunflowers in Bloom along Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary Boardwalk
October 04, 2025 — Visitors encouraged to film or photograph this unique Florida fall occurrence. All plants are protected—do not pick.
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30 Million Birds Flew over the Sunshine State Last Night – Including Millions in the Panhandle
September 29, 2025 — Millions of birds are making their bi-annual journeys from northern breeding grounds to their winter homes farther south.
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Look Back and Look Forward at Conservation Land Funding in Southwest Florida
September 24, 2025 — Lee and Collier counties’ paths diverge for future funding.
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a burrowing owl peeks out of wooden pallets
Audubon Florida Celebrates Two Sunshine State Winners in Audubon Photography Awards
September 17, 2025 — Premier bird photography and video awards feature two winners from Florida.
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trees and sky reflect in windows
West Volusia Audubon Society and Stetson University Partner to Protect Birds
September 17, 2025 — Window collisions pose a major migration hazard.
FL Conservation News
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Audubon Biologists Bring Hemispheric Experience to Protect Florida's Birds and the Places They Need
September 12, 2025 — Biologists gained experience on dozens of species in interesting and remote locations.
FL Coastal Stewardship
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Community Crafting for Seabird Science
September 10, 2025 — Coming together to protect birds and the places they need.
FL Coastal Stewardship