Photo by A. Marella
Learning About Birds
- All About Birds (Cornell): https://www.allaboutbirds.org/news/
- Cornell Lab of Ornithology: https://www.birds.cornell.edu/home
- eBird online checklist program: https://ebird.org/home
Photo by Mike Kell
Photo by Roy Lockwood
Ornithological Organizations
- National Audubon Society: https://www.audubon.org/
- Audubon Florida: https://fl.audubon.org/
- Audubon Center for Birds of Prey: https://cbop.audubon.org/
- Florida Ornithlogical Society: https://fosbirds.org/
- American Ornithological Society: https://americanornithology.org/
- American Birding Association: https://www.aba.org/
- American Bird Conservancy: https://abcbirds.org/
- Avian Research and Conservation Institute: https://www.arcinst.org/
- Hernando Audubon Society: https://www.hernandoaudubon.org/
Injured Birds and Wildlife
Owl’s Nest Sanctuary
If you find sick or injured wildlife, please call for Wildlife: 813-598-5926.
https://www.owlsnestsanctuaryforwildlife.com/
If there is no answer, leave your name,
phone number, and details about the type of animal and its location.
Seaside Seabird Sanctuary
Located in Indian Shores, Pinellas, Seaside Seabird Sanctuary is often the best option for rescuing birds. They also have information on best practices when you find an injured or baby bird on their webpage at https://seasideseabirdsanctuary.org/bird-rescue
Emergency Hotline 727-391-6211
Raptor Center of Tampa Bay
While the Raptor Center of Tampa Bay specialized in Bald Eagles and other raptors, they also serve other injured wildlife.
813-205-1851
Additional Useful Resources
- Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission: https://myfwc.com/
- Great Florida Birding and Wildlife Trail: https://floridabirdingtrail.com/