Audubon Centers

An American Bittern standing on a log with its wings outstretched.

American Bittern: Secretive Marsh Birds Make Their Winter Homes at Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary

June 06, 2023 — Little is known about the natural history of these secretive marsh birds.

FLORIDA Audubon's Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary

Corkscrew Watershed Science Forum Shines Spotlight on Wetland Health

May 25, 2023 — Synergies created during the event will make our region more resilient.

FLORIDA Audubon's Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary

Side-by-side photos of Connick, a juvenile Bald Eagle, taken several weeks apart.

Caring for Captiva Island's Popular Nest Camera Eaglet

May 17, 2023 — Connick fell from his nest on Captiva Island in April. He is safe in our rehabilitation area, where staff are monitoring his feather growth.

FLORIDA Audubon Center for Birds of Prey

Two photos: A Barn Owl peeks out of a cardboard kennel on the grass beside a lake. The Barn Owl flies off toward the lake.

Raptor Trauma Clinic Treats, Releases Uncommon Owl Species

May 16, 2023 — Barn Owls are native to Florida but rarely seen.

FLORIDA Audubon Center for Birds of Prey

A woman holds a baby owl in two hands while another woman injects a clear liquid into its upper leg. In the background, a man feeds an Osprey.

A Morning in the Raptor Trauma Clinic

May 09, 2023 — Step behind the scenes of the Clinic during its busiest time of year: baby season.

FLORIDA Audubon Center for Birds of Prey

Water Levels Bottom Out Despite April Rain

May 09, 2023 — See monthly graphs from April 2023 and May Wood Stork flight results.

FLORIDA Audubon's Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary

Earth Day 23 Highlights

May 09, 2023 — Nearly 400 visitors participated in our Earth Day event, which included storytime and a book signing, a Roseate Spoonbill information station, guided tours, and music by the HUGS ukelele band.

FLORIDA Audubon's Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary

Trouble the Teacher

May 08, 2023 — In March, we said goodbye to the longtime ambassador bird, Trouble the Bald Eagle. Senior Coordinator for Education Daisy Fiore, Ph.D. shares her thoughts on his passing.

FLORIDA Audubon Center for Birds of Prey