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An American Kestrel in flight, flying low over a meadow of yellow grass.
On the Ballot: Chapters Advocate for Local Land Conservation Initiatives
September 14, 2022 — County land conservation programs are an important part of protecting Florida’s natural resources, and are often created by county commissions or through local ballot measures. ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½â€™s chapters have been instrumental in several proposals under consideration soon.
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ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½â€™s Write for Climate Program Primes Pen of Next Generation
September 14, 2022 — Letters to the Editor and op-eds give a voice to college students across Florida.
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Sea and shorebirds sit on a sandy island surrounded by water.
Northeast Florida — New Islands, New Breeding Bird Successes
September 14, 2022 — Birds successfully bred on a new island in Northeast Florida, helped by few storms, volunteer efforts, and prescient protections.
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Two Ghost Orchid blossoms with blue sky in the background.
Fall Updates from ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½'s Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary
September 14, 2022 — Ghost orchids, new amphitheater, donor dollars at work!
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A young Barred Owl sitting on a pillow, with a bandage wrapped around its middle.
New Ambassador Barred Owl Joins the ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ Center for Birds of Prey Flock
September 14, 2022 — We are excited to welcome a new, unique raptor to the Center for Birds of Prey.
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A grassy meadow with yellow flowers - blue sky in the background.
Federal Climate Bill and What It Means for Florida
September 14, 2022
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A Least Tern chick rests on a gravel rooftop. Though not ideal habitat, many gravel rooftop sites successfully fledged dozens of sea and shorebird chicks again this year. Photo taken with a telephoto lens with permission from the Florida Fish and Wildlife
Coastal Nesting Birds Made Hay During Quiet Early Hurricane Season, Fledging Chicks From Florida Beaches
September 14, 2022 — With a late start to the tropical storm season, no hurricanes, and the full force of our staff and volunteer steward protection efforts, birds across our beaches successfully fledged chicks.
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A banded Bald Eagle flying through the year.
Banded Bald Eagle Resighting Shows a Bird on the Move
September 10, 2022 — Since 2017, ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ has banded and released more than 85 fledgling Bald Eagles as part of an ongoing banding study.
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