SARASOTA
AUDUBON SOCIETY
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LINKS
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. ---The 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 find on this BIRDWATCHING 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
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