Save Our Seabirds

Birds, science, and a whole lot of curiosity!

We loved welcoming students from the Suncoast Student Science Experience to Save Our Seabirds today! These bright individuals practiced observing and recording bird behaviors using ethograms before exploring the effects red tide can have on wild birds and coastal ecosystems.

What a fun morning with Suncoast Student Science Experience! SOS team members Lisa Wood, Jonathan Hande, and Tara Morningstar had a blast helping students track bird behavior through ethograms before diving into the impacts of red tide on wild birds.

Next up: the laboratory, where these bright students will continue investigating red tide through hands-on research and scientific discovery. We can't wait to see what they uncover over the rest of this incredible camp!

We're honored to participate in connecting students with environmental concerns happening right here in our community. Thank you to Roskamp Institute, Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium, and University of South Florida Sarasota-Manatee campus for bringing this opportunity to life!

This little Black Skimmer should be spending its days tucked beneath the watchful eye of a parent on the beach. Instead, it’s in our avian hospital.

Oftentimes, people or pets run through resting and nesting flocks, delighting in the spectacle of hundreds of birds taking flight at once. It seems harmless - they’ll just go back, right?

Unfortunately, every disturbance comes at a cost, forcing birds from their nests and leaving eggs and chicks vulnerable to heat, predators, and separation from their parents. Too many disturbances can even cause breeding birds to abandon a site altogether.

How can people help? It’s as simple as giving nesting birds space, keeping pets away, and encouraging children to admire wildlife from a distance. You can also share this information with the beach-goers in your life so they can be informed, too.

A dramatic burst of wings may be beautiful to watch. But a chick growing up with its parents is even better.

We asked, and how lucky are we to have received! A heartfelt thank you to Karen with USF Sarasota-Manatee for answering our call for much-needed supplies.

Our baby birds in rehabilitation are loving their new safe space to soak up the sunshine and fresh air. Thank you for helping our youngest patients thrive!