SAVE THE BIRDS 🐣 | Before 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.
– Before 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 protectHow you can help shorebirds during nesting season in FloridaFWC recommends you stay at least 300 feet away from nesting birds, avoid walking through flocks of birds and stay out of posted areas.
on the beach -- avoid these areas as you enjoy fun in the sun. These areas are closed to the public to protect high concentrations of wading birds.Even well-trained dogs can frighten shorebirds causing them to abandon their eggs and chicks. FWC recommends bringing your dog to a beach where they’re allowed and follow all leash laws.Trash and food scraps attract predators such as raccoons and crows that prey on shorebird eggs and chicks.
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