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Consistent Dry Down at Corkscrew Swamp May Be Good for Birders—Birds, Not So Much
April 10, 2025 — The aquatic prey must repopulate—often by animals in water quite a distance away.
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Wading Bird Nesting is Now Underway in Southwest Florida. How has Nesting Been in Recent Years?
March 12, 2025 — Wood Storks continue to be the primary focus in the Western Everglades due to their role as an indicator species and the region’s historic importance for this species.
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Volunteer Spotlight: Liz Lunsford's Childhood Experiences at the Sanctuary Left a Lasting Impression
February 27, 2025 — Recent Florida Gulf Coast University graduate shares her unique path to volunteering.
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̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ Reaching Toward $20 Million Campus Vision at Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary
February 18, 2025 — The re-imagined campus will provide the infrastructure needed to advance ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡â€™s conservation leadership in the Western Everglades.
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