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Let's Talk Sea Turtles

A conversation with Carol McCoy & Wilma Katz of the Coastal Wildlife Club“ Halloween candy is on the shelves, but sea turtle season is far from over. Stay vigilant!” urges Carol McCoy of Coastal Wildlife Club (CWC). McCoy is one of about 150 CWC volunteers who monitor the beaches of Manasota Key, site of the highest nesting density on Florida’s west coast, as well as a section on Knight Island. Saturday, September 18, 2021 click to read more

FWC seeks public input on beach-nesting birds draft guidelines

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is seeking public feedback on draft Species Conservation Measures and Permitting Guidelines for four state-listed beach-nesting bird species including the American oystercatcher, snowy plover, least tern and black skimmer... Wednesday, September 15, 2021 click to read more

CHEC offers self-guided tours

Charlotte Harbor Environmental Center (CHEC) has entered the 21st Century with the first of their new online self-guided tours at their Alligator Creek facility, 10941 Burnt Store Road, Punta Gorda... Wednesday, September 15, 2021 click to read more

A Booming Year for Shore Birds

As the article title suggests, 2021 was an exceptionally successful year for beach-nesting birds at Stump Pass Beach State Park. More beach-nesting birds have rested, nested, and fledged young this season than in the past ten years at Stump Pass Beach State Park – a refreshing positive note amid the sad melody of bird, wildlife, and marine population decline... Thursday, September 2, 2021 click to read more

Red tide threatening coastal wildlife

As red tide intensifies along the western Florida Coast, the Wildlife Center of Southwest Florida is experiencing a drastic increase in wildlife intake caused by the toxic algae bloom. Thursday, August 26, 2021 click to read more