Hiding in plain sight or residing deep within the forest, each of these magnificent trees has its own story to tell.

While some of us observe birds casually, true birdwatching is a completely separate arena. This dedicated lifestyle includes ...

Travel media outlets are rolling out fresh features on coastal destinations ahead of the summer season, highlighting diverse experiences from luxury Caribbean villas to rugged New England beach ...

Encounter wildlife, stunning scenery, and birdwatch at this Audubon nature sanctuary with an accessible 2.25-mile boardwalk ...

And a fam trip to explore some lesser-visited areas of central and southwest Florida reveals plenty of surprising beauty ...

A hundred years after they disappeared, the state’s iconic birds have returned to their namesake outpost in the Everglades—along with a new lodge and updated visitor facilities.

You might expect to spy snakes, frogs and perhaps a family of otters along the Swamp Walk at Gatorland. But now you’re also likely to bump into fast facts and history lessons. Conservation Florida is ...

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The spring migration starts in late March but peaks in late April and early May, when dozens of species make epic flights to summer feeding grounds.

The University of Florida is asking the public to help track the eels to prevent them from becoming more widespread. The eels pose a threat to native wildlife and could disrupt Everglades restoration ...

The eels pose a threat to local populations of native species and to Everglades restoration efforts. The University of Florida is asking for the public to help track the eels by reporting any ...

The 21st annual “Ding” Darling Winter Lecture Series will conclude with Sanibel author Charles Sobczak on April 16 at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. at The Roost at the J.N. “Ding” Darling National Wildlife ...