Birds of a Feather

How to Keep Our Nesting Shorebirds Safe During Fourth of July Celebrations

"It's important to share our shores," says Evan Powers, Audubon Florida's Sarasota stewardship coordinator.

06/26/2025 By Megan McDonald

What's That Bird?

A Beginner's Guide to Birdwatching in Sarasota

Here’s how to ID 10 of our most breathtaking local birds—plus, insider tips on where to find them.

12/13/2023 By Linda Murray

Winging It

Save Our Seabirds' New CEO Wants to Help the Organization Take Flight

Brian Walton, a veteran leader of non-profits, has taken on the effort to expand Save Our Seabirds' facilities and veterinary services for injured wildlife.

11/20/2023 By Catherine Hicks/Community News Collaborative

Earth Day Delights

How to Celebrate Earth Day in Sarasota-Manatee

From a scrub jay festival to tree giveaways, these events provide inspiration—or a sapling that will keep the celebration going year-round.

04/19/2023 By Bethany Ritz

S.O.S.

Sick Birds Are Washing Up on Our Beaches

We asked Save Our Seabirds what's going on.

01/20/2023 By Isaac Eger

Bird Watch

How Do Birds Survive a Hurricane?

Jeanne Dubi, past president of the Sarasota Audubon Society, tells us how our resident birds handle disaster.

10/05/2022 By Isaac Eger

Throwing Shade

Small Handmade 'Chick Huts' Help Our Beach Birds Stay Cool

The wooden huts, which offer shore birds a respite from the sun, are a gift from local bird enthusiast Sandy Ulrikson and her late husband Jerry.

08/19/2022 By Megan McDonald

Yes Scrubs

Seeing a Scrub Jay Is a Bucket List Item for Any True Floridian

The state’s sole endemic bird species can most easily be found at Oscar Scherer State Park.

05/12/2022 By Isaac Eger

The Eagle Has Landed

The Dump Is Probably the Best Place to Spot the Once-Endangered Bald Eagle (Yes, Really)

In his new book, Jack Davis details how there have been two kinds of bald eagles throughout American history: the symbol and the living bird.

03/01/2022 By Isaac Eger

Local Pride

Peacocks Prance Through This Historic Sarasota Neighborhood

Take in the live oaks, the Old Florida cottages, the mansions—and the peacocks that roam Bay Shore Road daily.

02/15/2022 By Kim Doleatto

The Party's Over

What Happened to the Longboat Key Peacocks?

Only 10 to 12 males remain.

12/14/2021 By Kim Doleatto

Grants

New Grant Will Boost Local Parrot Sanctuary

The Community Foundation of Sarasota County recently awarded $10,000 to Birds of Paradise Sanctuary & Rescue.

12/01/2021 By Staff

Nature

Kids Can Participate in This Year's Audubon Christmas Bird Count, Too

The Conservation Foundation of the Gulf Coast is hosting a pair of bird count events for kids ages 5-10 in December.

11/24/2021 By Staff

Fast Track

Save Our Seabirds Appoints New CEO

Aaron Virgin was most recently the philanthropy officer for Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium.

08/09/2021 By Staff

Fast Track

Save Our Seabirds Launches Search for New CEO

Current CEO David Pilston has announced his retirement.

05/14/2021 By Staff

Conservation

Conservation Foundation, Audubon Society Move Forward With Quad Parcels

The 33 acres will buffer the western edge of the environmentally sensitive Celery Fields.

04/06/2021 By Staff

Birds on the Beach

13 Birds You'll Spot on Local Beaches

Florida Audubon Society’s Kylie Wilson spots some shore-loving species.

12/01/2020 With Kylie Wilson

Feathered Friends

Ringling College Student Uses Art to Raise Awareness for Sarasota's Birds

Bird trainer turned art student Morgan Johnson creates educational posters to help preserve the area's diverse bird population.

06/12/2020 By Allison Forsyth

Baby Bird Spotting

For Many Birds, Nesting Season Is Here

We asked the Sarasota Audubon Society chapter what birds we might see and hear on our nature walks.

05/18/2020 By Kay Kipling

Fine Feathered Friends

The Sarasota Audubon Society Prepares For Its Annual Christmas Bird Count

Sarasota is known for some of the best bird watching in Florida.

12/02/2019 By Sarafina Murphy-Gibson