Audubon Florida News

Tricolored Heron. Photo: William Dix/Audubon Photography Awards.
Naples and Estero Join the Southwest Florida Regional Resiliency Compact
November 12, 2020 — Climate change knows no boundaries; when it comes to resilience, we know that we are stronger when we work together.
Florida State Parks Staff Recognized at Audubon Florida Virtual Assembly
November 12, 2020 — Michelle Waterman and Allison Conboy received the Special Places Award.
Maggie Haynes
2020 Volunteer of the Year: Maggie Haynes
November 11, 2020 — For relentless commitment to the stewardship, science, and conservation of Florida’s raptors at Audubon’s Center for Birds of Prey.
Painted Bunting
Conservation Leaders Recognized at 2020 Audubon Florida Virtual Assembly
November 10, 2020 — Seven awards presented virtually to individuals of exception.
What We Learned at Audubon Assembly
November 06, 2020 — Held virtually October 20-24, 2020
American White Pelicans. Photo: Cindy L. Fullwiler/Audubon Photography Awards.
Ballot Measures Bring Good News for Florida's Environment
November 05, 2020 — "The resounding passage of these measures is a recognition by Floridians that our economy and quality of life depend upon a healthy environment. Congratulations to the local advocates who made these successes possible."- Julie Wraithmell, Audubon Florida Executive Director
Bald Eagle. Photo: Michael Amatucci.
Volunteers are the Heartbeat of EagleWatch
November 02, 2020 — This season, 480 community volunteers donated 7,530 volunteer hours for nest monitoring, data reporting, and in some instances, the rescue and transport of Bald Eagles in need of medical attention.
Banded Bald Eagle.
EagleWatch Auxiliary Banding Study Records Critical Re-Sight Data
November 02, 2020 — This season, staff banded and released eight eaglets from five counties. Six of the fledgling eagles came from natural nests and two came from nests on artificial structures. Since inception in 2017, the study has banded and released 48 juvenile eagles.
Bald Eagle feeding two large eaglets. Photo: Kelly Ward.
Shifts at the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission Forge New Opportunities for EagleWatch
November 02, 2020 — EagleWatch will step into the role of providing nest information to stakeholders and will continue to maintain and update the nest map while assigning nest ID’s for new nests reported to EagleWatch and the FWC.
Audubon Celebrates M-CORES Task Force Recommendations to Protect Rural Florida and Taxpayers
October 22, 2020 — “This is public process working as it should, with stakeholder involvement and evaluation of need and cost to taxpayers driving decisions,” said Julie Wraithmell, Executive Director of Audubon Florida. “Thank you to Charles, Paul, and all the other appointed task force members for their service in this work.”