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.
A view of grassland from a boardwalk.
Corkscrew Watershed Science Forum Shines Spotlight on Wetland Health
May 25, 2023 — Synergies created during the event will make our region more resilient.
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.
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.
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.
Trouble, Bald Eagle
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.
People stand on a boardwalk nature trail, looking over the railing at nature.
Endangered Species Week at Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary
April 28, 2023 — Enjoy a week of events focused on endangered and threatened species.