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A graphic depicting renderings of coastal birds, including a Brown Pelican, American Oystercatcher, Wilson's Plover, Least Tern, and Black Skimmer.
Protect Beach-nesting Birds from Fireworks this July Fourth Weekend
June 16, 2026 — Least Terns, Black Skimmers, Wilson’s Plovers, Snowy Plovers, American Oystercatchers, and more nest on Florida coasts.
FLORIDA
A bunch of black-and-white birds on a beach, some with fuzzy chicks.
Protect Beach Babies on Memorial Day
May 14, 2026 — Vulnerable sea and shorebirds need Florida beaches and islands to successfully raise their families.
FLORIDA
A Ruby-crowned Kinglet on the ground.
̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ Florida Staff Members Celebrate the Great Backyard Bird Count
February 19, 2026 — Our team logged sightings near to and far from their own back yards over the long weekend.
FLORIDA
Close up of shallow water structure with oysters on it
Living Shorelines Make Nesting Easier for Coastal Birds in Tampa Bay
December 23, 2025 — These breakwaters protect the shorelines of mangrove islands that wading birds rely on.
FLORIDA
Clockwise from top left: Forsyth ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ with Senator Steve Jarvis. Photo: Liz Condo; Curtis Smalling leading a bird walk during the leadership conference. Photo: Gabrielle Saleh/̽»¨¾«Ñ¡; Brown Pelican chick. Photo: Brittany Salmons/̽»¨¾«Ñ¡; ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ North
Top Wins for Birds in 2025
December 03, 2025 — From restoring important habitat to advocating for lasting change at the NC legislature, here’s all that we accomplished for birds this year.
NORTH CAROLINA
Nine people holding awards pose for the camera
Six Florida Chapters Honored with Conservation Awards
October 28, 2025 — Awards were presented as part of the 2025 ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ Assembly event.
FLORIDA
Container ship passing a bird nesting island on the Cape Fear River. Photo: Lindsay Addison/̽»¨¾«Ñ¡
Proposed Wilmington Port Expansion is Bad News for Birds and People
October 23, 2025 — The proposal would exacerbate erosion at nesting sanctuaries while providing no economic benefit.
NORTH CAROLINA Policy & Advocacy
View of a packed banquet hall
̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ Florida Recognizes Two with Staff of Distinction Awards
October 22, 2025 — Awards were presented as part of the annual ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ Assembly event.
FLORIDA