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Articles by Audubon Staff

Icon of a Florida Scrub-Jay over "20 Years"

Happy 10 Years of Jay Watch at Audubon Florida, and 20 Years Total!

May 24, 2022 — Thank you to the volunteers and staff who made it happen.

Close of a Florida Scrub-Jay with blue sky in the background.

M-CORES Proposal Could Still Threaten Florida Scrub-Jays

May 24, 2022 — There are multiple opportunities to weigh in — stay up-to-date by following Audubon’s Advocate newsletter: fl.audubon.org/keep-touch

Florida Scrub-Jay sitting on a stump, with leaves in the background.

Florida Scrub-Jay Advocates Defend Restoration Plans in Brevard County

May 24, 2022 — Thank you to those who acted in defense of this vulnerable species. With the continued advocacy of Vince and his fellow Brevard County Jay Watchers, we are hopeful the sanctuary’s restoration will begin this year.

Alafia volunteer planting work days. In total, volunteers and staff placed 1,200 native plants to improve habitat for birds. Photo: Sandy Townsend

Alafia Re-Treat and Refresh Improves Habitat for Nesting Birds

May 24, 2022 — Wading birds are utilizing this site during the 2022 nesting season.

American Oystercatcher chick and parents on a gravel rooftop. Photo: Kara Cook/Audubon Florida.

Solar-powered Cameras Lead to New Rooftop Nesting Discoveries

May 16, 2022 — by Kara Cook, Audubon Florida Rooftop Biologist.

Birds resting on structure with Tampa city skyline in the background.

Critical Emissions Baselines Will Help Tackle Climate Change in Tampa Bay Region

May 10, 2022 — Partnership included ICLEI-Local Governments for Sustainability, Pinellas County UF/IFAS Extension, and the University of South Florida.

A banded Roseate Spoonbill in a nest with chicks. Photo: Mac Stone.

Record-breaking Spoonbill Photographed in Florida Bay: Bird Banding Reveals Oldest Spoonbill

April 18, 2022 — New Roseate Spoonbill discovery shows they can live to more than 18 years old in the wild.

Addressing Threats to Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary’s Wetlands

April 12, 2022 — A pilot sonic drilling study was conducted this spring downstream of the Sanctuary.

FL Audubon's Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary

New Funding Coming for Everglades Restoration

April 06, 2022 — The White House announced the largest ever investment of federal funds for Everglades restoration in January, followed by another historic presidential budget request to Congress in March.