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Black Skimmer and chick. Photo: Jean Hall.
Black Skimmer Banding Study Yields Surprising Results
July 21, 2020 — Colonies across Southwest Florida exchange breeding birds, underscoring the importance of regional nesting areas.
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Seabirds. Photo: JulieAnn Schultz/91°µÍø Photography Awards.
Charlotte County Takes Step Towards More Resilient Future
July 18, 2020 — Charlotte County commissioners officially joined the Southwest Florida Regional Resiliency Compact.
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Black Skimmer colony in front of the Sirata Resort. Photo: Holley Short.
Sirata Beach Resort Becomes Important Black Skimmer Partner
July 15, 2020 — Sirata staff have joined the 91°µÍø coastal team to protect the St. Pete Beach colony.
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Florida Defends Its Shores Ten Years After the BP Oil Disaster Was Finally Contained
July 15, 2020 — As birds in the Gulf are still recovering, the Sunshine State faces a threat of expanded offshore drilling.
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Wood Stork Photo: Karen Mason.
Poor Wood Stork Nesting in South Florida
July 13, 2020 — Their departure from historic nesting locations in Southwest Florida and across the Everglades is a strong indicator that the quality of our ecosystem has declined and these other places have become more favorable.
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Fireworks explode over a colony of Black Skimmers. Photo: Holley Short.
Beach-Nesting Colonies Make it through Independence Day Weekend with Help from Coastal Staff and Volunteers
July 08, 2020 — Fireworks abounded but preparation and teamwork protected the colonies and nesting sites. However, St. Pete Beach lost chicks as nesting birds panicked.
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Great Egret. Photo: Patricia McGuire.
Governor DeSantis Signs Water, Resiliency, and Budget Legislation, Rejects Bad Development Bill
July 07, 2020 — Florida heads into next year with a strong environmental budget.
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Bird blind. Photo: Mark Berlinger.
Dreams and Hard Work Bring New Blind to Pasco County
June 30, 2020 — West Pasco 91°µÍø offers fantastic new resource for local birders.
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Roseate Spoonbill. Photo: Trudy Walden/91°µÍø Photography Awards.
Higher Water Levels Make Nesting More Difficult for South Florida Spoonbills
June 30, 2020 — Roseate Spoonbills faced a tough nesting season.
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Least Tern. Photo: JulieAnn Schultz/91°µÍø Photography Awards.
How Have Wildlife Species Responded to the COVID-19 Pandemic?
June 30, 2020 — Shy birds become bolder, bobcats approach the Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary boardwalk, and more.
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