Audubon Florida News

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Remembering Bob Simons of Alachua Audubon Society
July 17, 2024 — Audubon is deeply grateful to Bob for everything that he accomplished to preserve and protect natural Florida.
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Audubon Chapters Restore and Manage Bird Habitat Across Florida
July 17, 2024 — As part of the National Audubon Society’s Flight Plan, preserving and creating healthy bird habitat is key to protecting bird populations. Many Audubon chapters across Florida manage land to protect birds and other wildlife. Article by Kristen Kosik, Chapters Conservation Manager.
Legislative Session 2024: A Summary
July 17, 2024 — Budget highlights, good bills that passed, bad bills, and a note on the new bear bill.
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New Tricolored Heron Study to Shed Light on Population, Predation Problems
July 17, 2024 — New grant will improve conservation for Tricolored Herons.
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Audubon Celebrates New Islands in its Florida Coastal Islands Sanctuaries System
July 17, 2024 — A new living shoreline on the site will improve habitat for nesting birds.
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A Successful 2024 Birdathon
July 17, 2024 — 188 species spotted!
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Audubon and Florida Park Service Team Up for Dry Prairie Conservation
July 16, 2024 — A new bunkhouse was constructed at Kissimmee Prairie Preserve State Park.
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Mid-season Breeding Bird Update from Southwest Florida
July 15, 2024 — So far, so good on the Paradise Coast.
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A Season in the Life of a Coastal Biologist: Parenting is Hard - Even for Birds!
July 15, 2024 — by Logan Davis, Pinellas County Anchor Steward