Audubon Florida News

Barred Owl rescued by staff.
A Shocking Owl Story
July 30, 2020 — The Audubon Center for Birds of Prey rehabilitates an owl nearly struck by lightning.
Great Egret
Audubon Celebrates House Approval of the 2020 Water Resources Development Act
July 29, 2020 — The bill removes roadblocks to initiate construction of the critical EAA Southern Storage Reservoir Project.
Black Skimmer and chick. Photo: Jean Hall.
Black Skimmer Banding Study Yields Surprising Results
July 21, 2020 — Colonies across Southwest Florida exchange breeding birds, underscoring the importance of regional nesting areas.
 Seabirds. Photo: JulieAnn Schultz/Audubon Photography Awards.
Charlotte County Takes Step Towards More Resilient Future
July 18, 2020 — Charlotte County commissioners officially joined the Southwest Florida Regional Resiliency Compact.
Black Skimmer colony in front of the Sirata Resort. Photo: Holley Short.
Sirata Beach Resort Becomes Important Black Skimmer Partner
July 15, 2020 — Sirata staff have joined the Audubon coastal team to protect the St. Pete Beach colony.
Florida Defends Its Shores Ten Years After the BP Oil Disaster Was Finally Contained
July 15, 2020 — As birds in the Gulf are still recovering, the Sunshine State faces a threat of expanded offshore drilling.
Wood Stork Photo: Karen Mason.
Poor Wood Stork Nesting in South Florida
July 13, 2020 — Their departure from historic nesting locations in Southwest Florida and across the Everglades is a strong indicator that the quality of our ecosystem has declined and these other places have become more favorable.
Fireworks explode over a colony of Black Skimmers. Photo: Holley Short.
Beach-Nesting Colonies Make it through Independence Day Weekend with Help from Coastal Staff and Volunteers
July 08, 2020 — Fireworks abounded but preparation and teamwork protected the colonies and nesting sites. However, St. Pete Beach lost chicks as nesting birds panicked.
Great Egret. Photo: Patricia McGuire.
Governor DeSantis Signs Water, Resiliency, and Budget Legislation, Rejects Bad Development Bill
July 07, 2020 — Florida heads into next year with a strong environmental budget.
Bird blind. Photo: Mark Berlinger.
Dreams and Hard Work Bring New Blind to Pasco County
June 30, 2020 — West Pasco Audubon offers fantastic new resource for local birders.