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Wading Birds are a symbol of Florida. Here's why they're also so important to the state

But just how important are they? To find out, the Herald - in collaboration with Florida International University's Lee Caplin School of Journalism & Media - followed Tropical Audubon field trip ...
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Texas' Underrated Park With Walkable Trails And Wildlife Is Near The Mexico Border

This South Texas spot features level trails, steady wildlife activity, and diverse habitats, making it a useful outdoor option near the Mexico border.
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Wading birds not doing well in south Florida, behind historic numbers in Everglades system

White ibis, the most prevalent wading bird in South Florida, saw significant nesting declines in 2022 and 2023. Overall nesting efforts for most wading bird species were below the 10-year average, ...
WLRN

A warning for the Everglades: South Florida had fewer nesting wading birds in the last two years

This story has been updated to include comments from the South Florida Water Management District. Wading birds across the Everglades had a rough couple of years with annual nesting over the last two ...
Miami Herald

Wading Birds are a symbol of Florida. Here’s why they’re also so important to the state

Low water levels in 2004 drew wading birds like this great blue heron to a conservation area west of Broward County. A similar dry season following 2016’s record rain helped make 2017 a successful ...