Audubon Florida News

November 12, 2020 — Michelle Waterman and Allison Conboy received the Special Places Award.

November 11, 2020 — For relentless commitment to the stewardship, science, and conservation of Florida’s raptors at Audubon’s Center for Birds of Prey.

November 10, 2020 — Seven awards presented virtually to individuals of exception.

November 06, 2020 — Held virtually October 20-24, 2020

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

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.

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.

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.

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.”

October 22, 2020