Karina Jiménez

Communications Associate

Articles by Karina Jiménez

A woman releases a bird into shallow water.
Audubon Celebrates Latino Conservation Week: Meet Eliana Ardila Kramer
September 16, 2024 — Eliana Ardila Kramer spent her early years in Colombia, the country with the most bird species in the world. Today, she's made a career of birding around the globe — and teaching others how to do the same.
Assorted shells on a gravel rooftop.
“Treasure Trove” of Shells Highlights Feeding Challenges of Rooftop-nesting American Oystercatchers
August 12, 2024 — In the face of shrinking beach habitat, American Oystercatchers are finding nesting ground on gravel rooftops, but their feeding ground remains on the beach. How are chicks learning to forage?
An adult Black Skimmer and two downy chicks sit on a sandy beach.
How Did Hurricane Debby Impact Sea and Shorebirds in Florida?
August 07, 2024 — Checking in with the Audubon Florida coastal team after the storm hit the Gulf.
Four women sit at a picnic table, smiling at the camera. One of the women holds a pair of binoculars.
EagleWatch Volunteer Shares Joy of Nest Monitoring with Assisted Living Residents
July 25, 2024 — Heather Centanni combines her passion for Bald Eagle nest monitoring with her job as a life enrichment director at an assisted living community.
Two owls with their bills touching.
A New Home for Owls (and a Black Vulture) Coming to the Center for Birds of Prey
July 17, 2024 — Support the aviary project at cbop.audubon.org/owlaviary
A close-up view of a student's hands placing tiny pieces of blue and green pipe cleaners into taped triangles on a piece of paper.
UCF Global Students Visualize Climate Future at Center for Birds of Prey
June 06, 2024 — International students from the University of Central Florida spent a recent day at the Center learning about climate change through nature exploration and art.
Ospreys in a nest on a metal platform. One looks at the camera while another eats a fish.
Ospreys Safe After Renesting Atop Billboard in Kissimmee
May 29, 2024 — A family of Ospreys are reunited thanks to the collaborative effort of Center volunteers, billboard technicians, and a local fire station.
A screenshot of a televised county commission meeting where a woman is speaking.
EagleWatch Volunteer Defends Nest on Agricultural Land at Risk of Development
February 22, 2024 — Cheryl Merz was one of more than 130 people in line for public comment at the 11-hour county commission meeting last month.
An eagle in an enclosure with its wings outstretched.
Center for Birds of Prey Plays Key Role in Raptor Research
January 16, 2024 — In working with researchers across the country and within Central Florida, the Audubon team makes the most of opportunities to advance raptor science.
A lake behind a wire fence.
A Beginning Birder's First Christmas Bird Count
December 20, 2023 — Follow along on a full day of birding and community science, and get inspired to sign up for a Christmas Bird Count near you.