Audubon Florida News

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Orange Audubon Society Brings the Christmas Bird Count to Elementary and Middle School Students
January 12, 2026 — Kids from pre-k through eight grade counted 40 bird species. This project earned Orange Audubon the 2025 Large Chapter Education Award.
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Audubon Florida is Down for This Count – the Christmas Bird Count!
January 08, 2026 — Summary of the 126th annual bird survey.
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Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary Christmas Bird Count Summary for 2025
January 07, 2026 — 43 staff and volunteers came together to count a total of 12,584 birds.
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A Day in the Life: Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary Visitor
January 05, 2026 — “It’s hard to find words to explain why I visit whenever I’m in Southwest Florida — I am drawn to it..."
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A Year of Surprises and Firsts for Beach-Nesting Bird Species
December 23, 2025 — While some communities are still rebuilding, both birds and people were spared major impacts in the 2025 season.
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Living Shorelines Make Nesting Easier for Coastal Birds in Tampa Bay
December 23, 2025 — These breakwaters protect the shorelines of mangrove islands that wading birds rely on.
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New Inspiration, New Partnerships at Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary
December 23, 2025 — New exhibits are opening in February while community partners engage new visitors.
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Audubon Looks at Local, State, and Federal Solutions to Find Conservation Wins
December 23, 2025 — Suggestions for those looking to improve the quality of habitat for birds and quality of life for our communities.
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Everglades Restoration by the Numbers
December 23, 2025 — Find updates on Everglades Restoration projects underway in 2025.
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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.