St. Johns Regional Audubon
Celebrating and protecting birds from the river to the ocean in NE Florida
SJRA Annual Meeting Wrap-Up
Learn more about us and the information we shared recently at our Annual Meeting!
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SJRA’s St. Augustine Native Garden Needs Your Help
Last winter’s freezes were a little tough on the St. Augustine Audubon Native Plant Garden. We are trying to raise $500 to replace some plants and signs.
Can you help? You can use the QR code above to donate to our Garden Fund or the button below.
Thank you!
Coffee at the Native Plant Garden May 7!
We’d love to have you join us for coffee at the St. Augustine Audubon Native Plant Garden on Thursday, May 7. Come see this 3,500 sq. foot garden in its spring incarnation!
Want to Buy Binoculars?
When we get questions, we recommend the National Audubon Society’s Guide to Binoculars which has options for every budget, and has articles on how to choose and use them.
Several national retailers in the area keep binoculars in stock that you can try in their stores. Retailers often have tables at birding festivals, including the St. Florida’s Birding and Photo Festival held annually in St. Augustine, where you can try out various brands and styles.
U.S. State of the Birds Report
A Sweeping New Report Shows U.S. Birds Declining Sharply Across a Range of Habitats
Found a Baby Bird?
We are not licensed bird rehabilitators, but the wonderful folks at the ARK of St. Augustine are. They are so helpful in explaining how to capture and take care of injured birds. If you need a rehabilitator, please go to their website for contact information.
Resources for Birders
Here are some good web resources for birders.
Our Hot Spot Page: https://stjohnsaudubon.com/hotspots/ This will give your information about and directions to some our the best birding spots in St. Johns County.
eBird: www.ebird.org: Run by the Cornell Lab of Ornithology, this is a database where you can add your sightings, as well as find local hotspots, research specific bird species, etc. The app is free.
Merlin Bird ID: https://merlin.allaboutbirds.org/ A terrific and free app for your phone that will help you identify birds by description, photo and recently, by bird call! Most birders are now using this app. A great tool for new birders!
National Audubon Society: www.audubon.org: Everything birds!
Plants for Birds: https://www.audubon.org/plantsforbirds: This database will give you the native plants and trees good for birds for our area.
American Bird Conservancy: www.abcbirds.org: This group engages in scientific research and advocates for the conservation of birds and bird habitat. It is a good source on how individuals can help birds.
Homegrown National Park: https://homegrownnationalpark.org: Dr. Doug Tallamy’s excellent effort to increase habitat one backyard at a time.