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Four women stand in a line and pose for a photo in the woods. The second woman from the left is holding a hooded Bald Eagle under one arm.
Rescue Diaries: A Journey into the Marsh to Save a Juvenile Bald Eagle
September 13, 2023 — Volunteer Cheryl Merz recounts a recent rescue in St. Johns County.
Audubon Center for Birds of Prey
In this old photograph, a woman sits in a canoe and holds an oar across her lap. Her head is turned over her shoulder to face the photographer, who is sitting behind her.
Juanita Greene: Trailblazer in Environmental Journalism
September 13, 2023 — Inspired by Marjory Stoneman Douglas, Greene used her platform as a journalist to speak up for South Florida's natural places.
An American Flamingo walking in shallow water.
American Flamingo Released in Tampa Bay Will Shed Light on Flamingo Invasion
September 11, 2023 — Audubon Florida attaches transmitter to track its movements, fate.
A group of about 20 people stand in a grassy open area holding nets.
Center for Birds of Prey Volunteers Assemble Raptor Rescue Team
September 08, 2023 — From roadways to rooftops to back yards, the team has jumped in to help raptors in all kinds of situations.
Audubon Center for Birds of Prey
An artistic rendering of a Roseate Spoonbill in front of a landscape, with a bison in the background.
Lillian Cunningham, Host of Washington Post's Field Trip, on Spark Birds and Everglades Restoration
September 06, 2023 — Lillian Cunningham interviewed Audubon's Jerry Lorenz to talk wildlife, Everglades restoration, and the future of South Florida. In turn, we asked her about her work, travel, and spark bird.
A flock of American Flamingos stands in shallow water. Some are bright pink but some are gray.
Flamingos Arrive with Hurricane Idalia
September 01, 2023 — Small flocks and single flamingos have been seen up and down the Sunshine State this week.
Three people posing outdoors
Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary Taps Shawn Clem, PhD, for Director of Conservation
August 30, 2023 — The promotion coincides with Clem's 18th year with Audubon.
Audubon's Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary
Three women's headshots stitched together into one graphic
Audubon Florida Assembly 2023: Keynote
August 29, 2023 — Immerse yourself in conservation photography at Audubon Florida Assembly’s keynote!
A sign and fence in front of a large flock of birds on the beach.
A Season in the Life of a Coastal Biologist: Protecting Birds on Three Rooker Island
August 23, 2023 — By Emalee Herrera, Three Rooker Island stewardship coordinator.
A blue sign that says "No Dogs" on an open beach.
Shifting Sites: Seabirds Move to South Lido for 2023 Nesting Season
August 22, 2023 — by Kylie Wilson, Sarasota seasonal bird stewardship coordinator.