Be a Good Egg: Share the Shore

Prepared for spring? Because the climate heats up, Florida’s beach-birds start nesting, incubating their eggs and elevating their chicks proper on the sand. 

Beginning March 1 within the Tampa Bay space shorebirds like American Oystercatchers, Wilson’s Plovers, and Snowy Plovers start to nest and lay their eggs on our stunning seashores. Transferring into April and Might, Least Terns and Black Skimmers arrive, courting and searching for simply the best place to put their eggs. These birds want large open, sandy seashores to nest undisturbed. 

How are you going to assist? We’re glad you requested!  Share the shore with the birds by giving them area – stroll round giant flocks of birds. When you come throughout a posted space, be egg by following the foundations to remain out of the roped-off areas. Shorebird and seabird eggs are extremely camouflaged and will simply be crushed if stepped on.  

The Audubon Florida coastal crew is worked up for the upcoming nesting season. To volunteer with us as fowl steward sign up here.