What does Audubon EagleWatch accomplish?
The Audubon EagleWatch Program started in 1992 in the Central Florida region, with only 22 volunteers. Today the program is statewide, reaching more communities each year and continuing to heighten awareness of Bald Eagle nesting activities throughout the state. Recent accomplishments include: Monitoring 270+ nests, more than 20% of the state’s population Utilizing over 250 informed volunteers to monitor active nest sites Locating and verifying an average of 6 new nests per year Saving nests from destruction by illegal development Promptly rescuing fallen eaglets after storms WILDLIFE ALERT EMERGENCY NUMBER TO REPORT FISH AND WILDLIFE VIOLATIONS: 1-888-404-FWCC Audubon EagleWatch is sponsored by the Disney Wildlife Conservation Fund. For information on eagles and to view an active Bald Eagle’s nest, visit Audubon’s EAGLECAM. Learn how you can participate in other Audubon Citizen Science programs! Find upcoming EagleWatch programs in your area!
