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Prescribed Fire Update – Focus on the Future
March 07, 2024 — With the reintroduction of fire, these areas are now more resilient and defendable.
Audubon's Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary
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Q&A with 2024 Photographer in Residence Lisette Morales McCabe
March 06, 2024 — Photography, nature, and special moments at Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary.
Audubon's Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary
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EagleWatch Volunteer Defends Nest on Agricultural Land at Risk of Development
February 22, 2024 — Cheryl Merz was one of more than 130 people in line for public comment at the 11-hour county commission meeting last month.
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Lake Okeechobee Discharges to East and West
February 21, 2024 — Everglades restoration key to preventing the need for future releases.
Three bird steward volunteers stand on the beach next to an officer sitting in a beach vehicle.
Law Enforcement Partnership Spells Success for Beach-Bird Nesting Season
February 15, 2024 — Audubon Florida's relationship with coastal law enforcement officers resulted in wins for birds in many locations this nesting season.
A Snowy Plover's head pokes out from a rocky beach, where it blends in well with its surroundings.
Nesting Birds Contended with Heat, Overwash, and Disturbance in 2023 Season
February 15, 2024 — Coastal nesting birds in 2023 persevered despite record-breaking heat and busy beaches. Here, we summarize the results from Audubon-monitored-and-stewarded sites.
A Least Tern stands on a gravel rooftop.
New Study: Benefits of Returning Fallen Chicks to Rooftop Nests
February 15, 2024 — A decade-long study looks at how fallen Least Tern chicks fare after they are placed back on their rooftop nests by Audubon volunteers.