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Seven Florida Chapters Honored with Conservation Awards
October 28, 2025 — Awards were presented as part of the 2025 ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ Assembly event.
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.
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̽»¨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.
State of the Everglades Spring 2025
July 01, 2025 — Letter From Kelly Cox, director of Everglades policy
A man holds a juvenile Bald Eagle against his chest while a woman injects its leg with a needle.
Raptor Trauma Clinic Team Collaborates with University of Georgia Researchers on Rodenticide Study
June 10, 2025 — The Clinic treats more than 700 patients each year, and through these collaborative projects, contributes to the conservation of thousands more.
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 10, 2025 — Least Terns, Black Skimmers, Wilson’s Plovers, Snowy Plovers, American Oystercatchers, and more nest on Florida coasts.
A Snowy Plover stands on sand with shells beside it.
Fort De Soto Highlights Nature's Resilience After Hurricanes
June 04, 2025 — Hurricanes Helene and Milton left destruction up and down the Gulf Coast. In the first beach-nesting season since they hit, conservationists are finding bright spots for birds.
Black Skimmer nesting colony with babies and adults on a beach.
The Vulnerable Nests of Seabirds and Shorebirds
May 01, 2025 — Seasonal Seabird Steward Ava Trail shares her observations of the nesting species she protects in the Panhandle.