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, comprehensive 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
Another whole list of links may be found at
MORE LINKS.