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Shorebirds, seabirds prefer nesting on rooftops with gravel — a rare option in Northeast Florida
Read full article: Shorebirds, seabirds prefer nesting on rooftops with gravel — a rare option in Northeast FloridaIt might seem strange, but those flocks of shorebirds and seabirds you see on Northeast Florida’s beaches actually prefer not to nest on our sandy shores, if they have a choice. Unfortunately, in Northeast Florida, the birds are running out of those rooftop options as a lot of businesses change their roofing style.
Watch out for nesting birds while you’re celebrating Independence Day weekend
Read full article: Watch out for nesting birds while you’re celebrating Independence Day weekendBefore you head out to the beach to celebrate the Fourth of July this weekend, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission is reminding beachgoers to protect vulnerable beach-nesting birds while you’re having fun.
How you can help shorebirds during nesting season in Florida
Read full article: How you can help shorebirds during nesting season in FloridaWith shorebird and seabird nesting season underway, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission thanks building owners for hosting species such as black skimmers, least terns, roseate terns and American oystercatchers that nest on their roofs from March through August.