Florida's waterways are more than just tourist attractions – they constitute living areas that host more than 500 different bird species, including some of nature's most beautiful performers. These ...

While some of us observe birds casually, true birdwatching is a completely separate arena. This dedicated lifestyle includes sub-communities, drama, ranking boards, and a tightly-guarded collection of ...

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 ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Jared Ranahan is a reporter who covers travel and ecotourism. Aug 01, 2025, 08:00am EDT Aug 01, 2025, 11:29am EDT Windsor is ...

Florida lawmakers are considering bills to replace the mockingbird with the flamingo as the state bird and the scrub-jay as the state songbird. The flamingo is seen as a unique symbol of Florida, ...