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FWC to beachgoers: Do not disturb nesting birds

FWC to beachgoers: Do not disturb nesting birds

During the Memorial Day holiday weekend, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) reminds beachgoers statewide to be mindful of nesting birds. The eggs and chicks of nesting birds are delicate and susceptible to harm from disturbances that cause adults to fly off the nests.
“Just approaching a bird is enough to flush it away [...]

May 22, 2009 | Posted in Birding, Featured Articles | Read More »

Lights Out for Turtle Nesting Season

TALLAHASSEE - Sea turtle nesting season has begun on Florida’s beaches, which means beach residents and visitors need to follow a few precautions to ensure a successful season.
Lights along the beach should be managed to prevent disorienting a female that comes ashore at night, according to biologists with the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission [...]

April 27, 2009 | Posted in Featured Articles, Photo Gallery, Wildlife | Read More »