“Nothing is more beautiful to the eyes or ears than Purple Martins, especially if they’ve decided to take up residence in your yard or garden. The good news is that east of the Rocky Mountains, these beautiful songbirds nest almost exclusively in housing that humans create. ‘They are dependent on us for their survival,” the Purple Martin Conservation…
Month: February 2024
Audubon Florida: When Hurricanes and Coastal Construction Alter Bird Habitat – How Do They Fare?
For sea, shore, and wading birds along Florida’s coastline, breeding and foraging habitat is tightly linked to their ability to successfully raise their families. What is foraging habitat? Put simply, it’s the areas where these birds find their food. Coastlines are dynamic areas, and in 2023 we saw firsthand how changing shorelines are impacting some…
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