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Audubon staff often work together to co-write articles about generic or complex conservation or policy topics. If you have a question about anything we've posted on our site, you can email program staff via this About Us contact page.

Articles by Audubon Staff

A wading bird in a tree.
Flight of the Wood Stork
May 31, 2022 — Research and land management staff endeavor to restore conditions needed by Wood Storks and many others at Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary.
FLORIDA Audubon's Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary
Two Bald Eagles in flight, with dirt beneath them and blue sky in the background.
Banded Bald Eagle Spotted at Citrus County Landfill
May 25, 2022 — As part of a long-term cooperative study through the Audubon Center for Birds of Prey, all rescued Bald Eagle fledglings treated by its Raptor Trauma Clinic receive a colored auxiliary leg band before release.
FLORIDA
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.
FLORIDA
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
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.
FLORIDA
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.
FLORIDA
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.
FLORIDA
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.
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.
FLORIDA