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Be a hero for beach-nesting birds this holiday weekend

Each spring and summer, shorebirds and seabirds rely on Florida’s sandy beaches for critical nesting habitat. Everyone headed to our shorelines this weekend can make a big difference in shorebird and seabird nesting success. Be a hero for beach-nesting birds this Independence Day weekend and beyond by following these simple shorebird-friendly tips... Wednesday, June 29, 2022 click to read more

Hurricane Preparedness

It's hurricane season — Are you prepared Don’t delay your preparations for this year’s Atlantic hurricane season that runs June 1 through November 30. Know what to do before, during, and after a hurricane: prepare now, survive during, be safe after. Thursday, June 16, 2022 click to read more

Turtle Nesting Season Is Here

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) reminds beachgoers how to help protect vulnerable nesting sea turtles while visiting Florida’s coastal habitats... Thursday, June 16, 2022 click to read more

Coastal Wildlife Club Needs Your Help

Manasota Key Beach Walkers - your help is needed! Please report immediately any sea turtle you see nesting during the day... Friday, May 6, 2022 click to read more

FWC thanks building owners for hosting nesting shorebirds

With shorebird and seabird nesting season underway, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) thanks building owners for hosting species such as black skimmers, least terns, roseate terns and American oystercatchers that nest on their roofs from March through August... Thursday, April 28, 2022 click to read more