The original tweeters in the Sunshine State. Conservation focused. Uses birds to measure ecological health. More than 100 years of saving FL's special places.
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Audubon Florida retweeted
Great piece by @MaxChesnes
+ @TB_Times on the threat of SB290 to the future of FL conservation lands. State conservation lands protect habitat for wildlife + public access for Floridians--selling them into private agriculture would be tragic. @AudubonFL
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A new bill would create a pipeline where conservation lands are acquired with public dollars — then reviewed for agricultural “suitability” and potentially sold off (though retaining the easement), permanently changing Florida’s conservation programs.
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The Snail Kite is one of the most iconic birds of the FL peninsula. Since the River of Grass was drained and ditched in the mid-20th century, kite populations have been on a roller coaster ride. Two dry years in a row has plunged their numbers once more.
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Elected representatives have come to Tallahassee to hammer out the budget, hear legislation, and listen to program updates. Bills this year will have dramatic impacts on Florida's water, sprawl, parks and conservation land, and more.
Read more:
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"Once you learn to see through the eyes of birds, you begin to see what is possible. And once you see it, you are inspired to act."~ Elizabeth Gray, PhD, Chief Executive Officer, National Audubon Society
Audubon Florida retweeted
To support Florida wetlands relied upon by birds like Wood Storks, @AudubonFL is working with landowners to apply for funding for projects that improve water quality and quantity downstream of agriculture, preventing harmful algae blooms. bit.ly/3NgkqWK
ALT A photo of a Wood Stork wading through wetlands with a snake in its beak. Credit: Anuj Ghimire/Audubon Photography Awards
Did you know? Reddish Egrets eat mostly fish, but will also hunt for crabs and shrimp.
Video: Sathish Srinivasan/Audubon Photography Awards
Audubon Florida retweeted
In partnership with a local middle school, Florida’s Citrus County Audubon Society is getting students to observe, document, & connect with their local wildlife by leading courses in nature journaling. Read more from @AudubonFL: audubon.org/florida/news/cit…
It's Monday! What was the first bird you spotted this week? Was it a Hooded Merganser?
Photo: Robert Ho/Audubon Photography Awards
Audubon Florida retweeted
A Bald Eagle chick rehabilitated by the Audubon Center for Birds of Prey after falling from its nest was fitted with a GPS backpack. Now, telemetry data from this bird & others like it are providing a glimpse into the behaviors of these beloved eagles. Read more from @AudubonFL: bit.ly/3L90a8N
ALT A photo of a Bald Eagle with a blue band on its leg feeding a chick in its nest against a blurred brown background. Credit: Frank Layaou/Audubon Photography Awards
Audubon Florida retweeted
TODAY is the last day to make your 2025 gift to Audubon! Your support gives birds their best chance at survival. Don’t wait. Donate today and you’ll receive the spring issue of Audubon magazine: bit.ly/4pQUM9n
ALT A leucitic Northern Cardinal perches on a bare branch against a blurred brown background. Credit: Donald Brown/Audubon Photography Awards
We know from the Deepwater Horizon disaster that a healthy Gulf is essential for a healthy Florida—environmentally and economically.
We need your voice to protect our wildlife, beaches, military, and economy.
act.audubon.org/a/gulf2025
Beach-nesting birds benefited from a combination of storm effects and had a banner nesting year in 2025.
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Looking for a little post-holiday reading? Check out the newest edition of our Naturalist magazine!
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It's Monday! What was the first bird you spotted this week? Was it a Northern Harrier?
Photo: Bonnie Block/Audubon Photography Awards.
Audubon Florida retweeted
As birds made their southbound migratory journeys across the hemisphere this season, we asked you to share your own journeys with birds with us. Thank you for sharing your stories with us and for making this community so special. Watch the compilation of your bird journeys: bit.ly/4qcK9xw
A nature journaling program is one component of Citrus County Audubon Society’s (CCAS) partnership with the school, which includes bird walks, meet-and-greets with raptors, Eastern Bluebird nest boxes, and more.
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