Posts Tagged ‘shorebirds’
Wilson’s Plovers Will Soon Get a Different Name
Last year, the American Ornithological Society announced that all birds named after people will be getting new names more suited to describing the bird. Wilson’s plovers (Anarhynchus wilsonia) are one of…
Read MoreShorebird Feature: Black-Necked Stilt
Each year, black-necked stilts (Himantopus mexicanus) nest in Southwest Florida beginning in March or April. “These charismatic long-legged shorebirds are a favorite among birders and photographers visiting Sanibel,” said SCCF Shorebird Biologist…
Read MoreProtecting Coastal Wildlife on Memorial Day Weekend
As we honor those who have lost their lives serving our nation this Memorial Day weekend, it’s important to remember the impacts of increased beach activity on coastal wildlife. SCCF…
Read MoreMeet the Coastal Wildlife Interns
SCCF is thrilled to welcome five summer 2024 interns in the Coastal Wildlife Department, which leads our sea turtle and shorebird monitoring and research. Learn a bit about them below!…
Read MoreOver 1.2K Observations During Earth Week BioBlitz!
A total of 563 species of flora and fauna were observed during SCCF’s inaugural Earth Week BioBlitz in Lee County from April 21-27! This included 1,259 observations from 138 users*,…
Read MoreSCCF Celebrates Milestones at Annual Volunteer Recognition Party
SCCF celebrated its hundreds of volunteers on April 10, as more than 50 individuals attended the nonprofit’s annual Volunteer Appreciation Party, held at the Bailey Homestead Preserve. “Our volunteers are…
Read MorePaving the Way for Least Tern Nesting
You may see fake wooden birds along the beach on Sanibel, thanks to a nest-attraction effort underway for state-threatened least terns, a beach-nesting bird species and the smallest tern species…
Read MoreFirst Snowy Plover Nest of 2024
State-threatened shorebirds breeding on Sanibel
Read MoreSanibel’s Feral Cat Population Growing, SCCF Steps in to Help
A population of stray cats has been forming on Sanibel, and SCCF is contributing to efforts to keep the animals off the streets, where they pose a threat to native…
Read MoreProtecting Wildlife During Beach Projects
Sand trucks are delivering 400,000 tons of sand to five stretches of Sanibel’s beaches for a beach restoration project that began in late December. SCCF is monitoring wildlife during the project, which…
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