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If you've ever visited Canaveral National Seashore or Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge, you know what a valuable ...
08/19/2026

If you've ever visited Canaveral National Seashore or Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge, you know what a valuable natural resource the area is. Many species rely on the habitat year-round, while others spend their winters enjoying the warm embrace of Florida's climate as winter descends upon their northern breeding grounds. Not only is it a wildlife refuge, but it is also a tremendous ecotourism draw, with visitors from all over traveling to marvel at its natural wonders while spending their tourism dollars on food and lodging.

Please go to the link and leave your comments in opposition to these proposals:

PUBLIC COMMENTS CLOSE AUGUST 31
šŸ‘‰ Tell the FAA to keep these protections in place:
https://www.regulations.gov/docket/FAA-2026-8614
Docket FAAā€“2026ā€“8614
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Canaveral National Seashore Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge

Interested in birding? Looking to freshen up your birding skills? Interested in discovering more birding hotspots in Ala...
08/19/2026

Interested in birding? Looking to freshen up your birding skills? Interested in discovering more birding hotspots in Alachua County?

Check out our ā€œIntroduction to Birds and Birdingā€ course through Santa Fe Collegeā€™s community education program!

Develop your skill in identifying the birds in our region. Whether you are a beginner or have some experience in bird watching, this field course will increase your knowledge of our feathered friends. This class is taught by a variety of our local birding experts.

Session A runs September 12,19, 26 and October 3.

Session B runs October 31, November 7, 14, and 21.

In addition, we are offering an optional day trip to Cedar Key on December 5 for both classes.

Course fee is $49 and registration will be through Santa Fe College Community Education

https://sfcollege.augusoft.net/connect/course/classinformation?coursenumber=NAT0003

In case you missed it, the Alachua Audubon July-August newsletter, The Crane, is online at https://alachuaaudubon.org/ne...
08/14/2026

In case you missed it, the Alachua Audubon July-August newsletter, The Crane, is online at https://alachuaaudubon.org/newsletter/ Read an update on our Purple Martin nest box program, a summary of Andy Kratter's Spring Loon Migration count, the complete 2026 June Challenge results, the AAS Initiatives for 2026-2027, the EagleWatch program, and more. Look for our next issue in early September when field trips will resume. Members are notified via email when new issues are posted. If you are not yet a member but would like to be, please click the Join page at the top of our website.

The 2026 June Challenge has come to an end with a tight finish: Eileen Ahlquist 130, Tim Hardin 129, Will Salmon 128. Co...
07/06/2026

The 2026 June Challenge has come to an end with a tight finish: Eileen Ahlquist 130, Tim Hardin 129, Will Salmon 128. Congratulations to all!

A few things about Eileen: She is the first woman to win since 2014. She put in the miles, walking over 20 miles the day before the challenge ended. She also does not use playback when birding recreationally or competitively. Kudos to Eileen for a well-deserved win!

Look for a detailed recap from Rex Rowan soon.

Elle Hensen, student in the UF IFAS Wildlife Ecology and Conservation Department who was mentored by AAS board member Dr...
07/05/2026

Elle Hensen, student in the UF IFAS Wildlife Ecology and Conservation Department who was mentored by AAS board member Dr Glenn Israel on her project to reduce fatal bird/window collisions on the UF campus, is now editor for the Florida Ornithological Society. View the latest issue here: https://fosbirds.org/snail-kite-newsletter/
Great job, Elle! (photo by Lameace Hussain)

06/14/2026

Thank you Christine Zamora for leading a bird outing at the Boulware Springs Trailhead! Today we walked the fire break and looped back to the parking lot on the Gainesville-Hawthorne trail. We found 24 species of birds. Some of the highlights include singing Northern Bobwhite, teaching the group how to identify Anhinga in flight, a close view of a Swallow-tailed Kite, and the Red-headed Woodpecker. Some plant highlights were passion vine with fruit and butterfly w**d.

Chris also taught the group how to complete a Birdability Site Review, which helps provide information about trail accessibility. The review is now on the Birdability map under "Boulware Springs Park." See the links below for the review and a blank form. These reviews can be used by anyone when preparing to go to a new birding location.

eBird checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S357387665
Boulware Springs Trailhead review: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Vk2OJi6c_nSfa-1vz1EzHijhEfe_6pVnACX0WnwyDs0/edit?usp=sharing
Birdability Site Review checklist (blank):https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5fbd78994a599a774a4156dd/t/60fad64627d9a56e8b04a243/1627051590360/Birdability+Site+Review+Checklist_accessible+PDF_2021.pdf

Great to see ACT putting in the good work!
06/09/2026

Great to see ACT putting in the good work!

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