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A young Barred Owl sitting on a pillow, with a bandage wrapped around its middle.
New Ambassador Barred Owl Joins the Audubon Center for Birds of Prey Flock
September 14, 2022 — We are excited to welcome a new, unique raptor to the Center for Birds of Prey.
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A grassy meadow with yellow flowers - blue sky in the background.
Federal Climate Bill and What It Means for Florida
September 14, 2022
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A Least Tern chick rests on a gravel rooftop. Though not ideal habitat, many gravel rooftop sites successfully fledged dozens of sea and shorebird chicks again this year. Photo taken with a telephoto lens with permission from the Florida Fish and Wildlife
Coastal Nesting Birds Made Hay During Quiet Early Hurricane Season, Fledging Chicks From Florida Beaches
September 14, 2022 — With a late start to the tropical storm season, no hurricanes, and the full force of our staff and volunteer steward protection efforts, birds across our beaches successfully fledged chicks.
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A banded Bald Eagle flying through the year.
Banded Bald Eagle Resighting Shows a Bird on the Move
September 10, 2022 — Since 2017, Audubon has banded and released more than 85 fledgling Bald Eagles as part of an ongoing banding study.
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Kara Cook unrolls chick fencing (a long strip of wire mesh) on top of a gravel rooftop.
Long-term Partnerships Shepherd Successful Rooftop Nesting Season in Tampa Bay Region
September 09, 2022 — Kara Cook, Audubon Florida Rooftop Biologist, reflects on the 2022 breeding season.
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Bald eagle adults and chicks at their nest
Audubon’s Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary is celebrating Military Outdoors Day on November 11, 2022
September 06, 2022 — This Veteran’s Day event is free for members of the military and veterans and discounted for other visitors.
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Wild Florida Camp Delivered Adventures and Smiles a-Plenty!
August 29, 2022 — Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary's 2022 summer camp launch was a hit with campers and parents.
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A Burrowing Owl sits on a wooden fence post - vegetation is blurred in the background.
Florida Cabinet and Governor Approve 19,800+ Acres for Conservation
August 23, 2022 — Projects will protect critical headwaters, working forests, and recreation areas.
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Group of people posing with sign
Special Experiences, Service, and Cutting-Edge Science at Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary
August 10, 2022
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People looking at birds nesting in manmade structures
Audubon Chapters Create New Homes for Purple Martins
August 10, 2022 — Purple Martin numbers are declining, but Audubon Chapters are stepping up to help!
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