A group of startled black skimmers takes to the air at Clam Pass. Conservation officials are asking beachgoers to be aware of the skimmers and other shorebirds and give them their space, especially during nesting season. Photos by Liz Gorman
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SHARING THE BEACH: Beachgoers asked to give nesting birds needed space
Beachgoers asked to give nesting birds needed space
Breeding season for shore-nesting birds is in full swing, and Audubon Florida is reminding boaters and beachgoers how important it is to “share the beach” with these vulnerable species, especially with holidays such as Memorial Day and the Fourth of July coming up.
