Audubon’s Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary

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.
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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.
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water level graph
Water Levels Bottom Out Despite April Rain
May 09, 2023 — See monthly graphs from April 2023 and May Wood Stork flight results.
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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.
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Bird with a worm
Members-Only Early Admission Days
May 04, 2023 — Members enjoy 7 a.m. admission every Saturday in June 2023.
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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.
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rainfall graph
It's Dry, But Water Levels Are Still Within Normal Range
April 11, 2023 — March rainfall totals were .17 of an inch.
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aerial view of white birds on nests
Wood Stork Nesting Update April 4, 2023
April 11, 2023 — No Wood Storks were observed nesting at Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary this month.
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graphic of a black-bellied whistling duck in a circle
Sanctuary Volunteers Recognized During Annual Event
April 10, 2023
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photos of traps side by side
Study of Bald Cypress Pest Reveals No Activity at Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary - Yet
April 06, 2023 — The sanctuary is hosting research by a PhD student from Mississippi State University.
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