Founded in 1905, the
NATIONAL AUDUBON SOCIETY is dedicated to protecting birds
and other wildlife and the habitat that supports them. Visit their
website to learn more about national environmental issues and the
role that citizens can play in their solution.
To locate chapters in other states, access the
NATIONAL LIST OF AUDUBON
CHAPTERS
AUDUBON OF FLORIDA
works in concert with the 43 local chapters in the state to support
national, state, and local conservation initiatives. Visit their
website to gain an understanding of the environmental issues facing
Florida and the efforts of local chapters to meet local challenges.
Sarasota Audubon supports the education and
outreach programs of the
CROWLEY MUSEUM &
NATURE CENTER, focusing on their efforts to involve
children in exploring their environment. Click here to learn more
about Crowley and its programs for children, as well as for adults.
UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN MUSEUM OF ZOOLOGY - ANIMAL DIVERSITY
has a great website for those interested in scientific information
about birds, as well as other animals.
Cornell University's Ornithology Lab runs the
CITIZEN SCIENCE PROJECT,
an activity that appeals to both adults and children alike. The
Project moves the collection of data from the lab to the backyard,
and allows all of us to contribute to the Lab's efforts to track the
bird population of this country. Visit their website to learn how to
become a citizen scientist.
Love nature?
THE NATURE CONSERVANCY
lists 200 unique and endangered nature preserves and sanctuaries,
and offers a virtual tour of several of them. Fascinating!
Are you new to birding and want to learn more? Are
you interested in birding in other parts of the country, and in
other parts of the world?
10 TIPS FOR BEGINNING BIRDERS will get you started.
National Audubon and the Cornell Lab of Ornithology
jointly run BIRDSOURCE, a website using state-of-the-art technology
to promote conservation and environmental learning. Everything from
how to select and use binoculars to recordings of bird songs may be
found on the site.
The
FLORIDA MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY website includes a
photographic guide to Florida birds and recordings of bird songs.
Learn more about
THE GREAT FLORIDA
BIRDING TRAIL, a collection of sites throughout the state
and which soon will include Sarasota's Celery Fields.
FLORIDA'S STATE PARKS
are many and various. This site will help you plan a visit to other
interesting areas within the state.
Many and varied activities related to birding - from
putting up a birdhouse to a review of the latest scopes - may be
found on this BIRDWATCHING site.
You'll probably WANT binoculars at some point. There are many sites which
will love to have you purchase a pair, but for a good objective, icomprehensive
overview, see THE BINOCULAR
SITE.
Planning a trip overseas?
BIRD LINKS TO THE WORLD provides global links to everywhere.
Links to some bird photography: 400+ species
here, and
specifically Southeastern US birds
here