Panther Island Adventures!

Panther Island is 2,800 acres of restored wetland and upland habitats situated in the northwest corner of Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary's 13,000 acres. It is home to numerous plants and animals including the Florida panther and the iconic wood stork.
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Monday, February 29, 2016

Crested caracara seen on PI!

Today I was lucky enough to watch a crested caracara eating some dead fish along the side of an embankment. This species is one of my favorites! Unfortunately I wasn't able to snap a clear picture but have this one for your viewing pleasure. 

Monday, February 15, 2016

Spotlight Article


Check out this article in Spotlight Magazine on the importance of partnerships in the fight against invasives!

Wednesday, February 10, 2016

Sunday, January 31, 2016

World Wetland's Day Festival fast approaching...

Our World Wetlands Day Festival falls on Saturday, February 6, 2016. This educational and fun time highlights and celebrates the importance of wetlands. As a designated Wetland of International Importance, it is important that we work to educate people about how vital wetlands are to the planet's and humanity's future. Lots of fun activities are planned for the day, and there will be discovery stations, guided boardwalk tours, a farmer's market, art and music, and more! So come on out and join us.

For more information visit: http://www.corkscrewwetlandsday.com/


Thursday, January 28, 2016

Blog reboot! Getting rolling again...

It is a brand new year so the perfect time to reboot my blog! So come along for brand new adventures and learn about the amazing science based conservation and management going on at Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary!  To start, the 2nd Annual Corkscrew Corkscrew Watershed Science Forum is tomorrow, January 29. Scientists and land managers from the region will be presenting current research and have discussions on the ecology, conservation, and management of our watershed. You can't beat such an amazing opportunity to learn about Audubon Florida's focus on conservation based in sound science.

For more information and to register: www.CWSF2016.eventbrite.com

View of Corkscrew taken during an aerial survey for birds and invasive plants
Photo: Allyson L. Webb 

View at sunset of the Corkscrew backcountry
Photo: Allyson L. Webb