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Cover of the Summer 2023 Naturalist. Silhouette of a Black-necked Stilt against an orange background.
The Naturalist June 2023: A Letter from Julie Wraithmell, Executive Director
August 02, 2023 — This letter originally appeared in the June 2023 issue of The Naturalist magazine.
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Cover of the Summer 2023 Naturalist. Silhouette of a Black-necked Stilt against an orange background.
The Naturalist June 2023: A Letter from Heidi McCree, Board Chair
August 02, 2023 — This letter originally appeared in the June 2023 issue of The Naturalist magazine.
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A woman at a table at the beach
Steward Stories: Pinellas Couple Emphasizes Share the Shore Messages
August 01, 2023 — Written by Veronica "Ronnie" Stewart.
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A man sits at a computer, looking at a line graph on the screen with his hand on the computer's mouse.
Raptor Care Assistant Dives into Data
August 01, 2023 — Cameron Couvillon noticed a correlation between bird blood test results and care outcomes. He taught himself to use a computer programming language to uncover the data and prove his theory.
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A person holding a thermometer in the swamp.
July 2023—How 91°µÍø Florida is Dealing with the Heatwave
July 31, 2023 — Creative and dedicated staff and volunteers go above and beyond to get the job done.
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Black Skimmer laying on the sand with fuzzy chicks under its body.
Life of a Young Black Skimmer
July 28, 2023 — by Kim Scottaline, Mid-Pinellas County Anchor Steward.
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Seagrass under the water under a blue sky in Florida bay.
Florida Keys' Record-high Water Temperatures Would Spell Disaster for Florida Bay Seagrasses Without Fresh Water Delivered Through Everglades Restoration
July 27, 2023 — 91°µÍø Florida's long-term monitoring shows the significance of this event and the saving grace of restoration projects already in place.
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A flock of black and white birds in treeetops.
Migrating Swallow-tailed Kites Descend on Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary
July 27, 2023 — Note: While visitors do see kites soaring overhead, roosts are not visible from the boardwalk or other public area.
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An adult American Oystercatcher and a chick.
Fort De Soto Park Fledges Rare American Oystercatcher Chicks
July 25, 2023 — by Abby McKay, South Pinellas County Anchor Steward.
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Two American Oystercatchers, one with red leg bands, wade in water.
Banded American Oystercatchers Link Florida’s Panhandle to Central America
July 20, 2023 — The first American Oystercatchers of the year arrived in the Gulf of Fonseca last month. Thanks to the science of bird banding, we know where two of them came from.
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