A Barred Owl in flight in a forest.

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A pair of Bald Eagles sit in a nest surrounded by trees.
EagleWatch Volunteer Celebrates Conservation Win on Marco Island
November 09, 2023 — Rosemary Tolliver started a grassroots campaign to protect the land where she monitors a Bald Eagle nest on Marco Island.
Four women stand in a line and pose for a photo in the woods. The second woman from the left is holding a hooded Bald Eagle under one arm.
Rescue Diaries: A Journey into the Marsh to Save a Juvenile Bald Eagle
September 13, 2023 — Volunteer Cheryl Merz recounts a recent rescue in St. Johns County.
A group of about 20 people stand in a grassy open area holding nets.
Center for Birds of Prey Volunteers Assemble Raptor Rescue Team
September 08, 2023 — From roadways to rooftops to back yards, the team has jumped in to help raptors in all kinds of situations.
Side-by-side photos of Connick, a juvenile Bald Eagle, taken several weeks apart.
Caring for Captiva Island's Popular Nest Camera Eaglet
May 17, 2023 — Connick fell from his nest on Captiva Island in April. He is safe in our rehabilitation area, where staff are monitoring his feather growth.
Trouble, Bald Eagle
Trouble the Teacher
May 08, 2023 — In March, we said goodbye to the longtime ambassador bird, Trouble the Bald Eagle. Senior Coordinator for Education Daisy Fiore, Ph.D. shares her thoughts on his passing.