"Guardians of the Gulf - Cedar Key Ospreys”
Raptor Biologist and Cedar Key Audubon President Janie Veltkamp will discuss her recent findings researching the current osprey nesting population on Way Key, and the Osprey Project she manages there.
During the last 40 years working with all species of birds of prey, Janie spent 10 years of that as an endangered species biologist reintroducing young ospreys and peregrine falcons to states where they were regionally extinct. She will discuss her experiences with ospreys, their natural history, and biology, as well her recent research findings regarding the density of active nesting ospreys in Cedar Key, Florida.
Raptor Biologist and Cedar Key Audubon President Janie Veltkamp will discuss her recent findings researching the current osprey nesting population on Way Key, and the Osprey Project she manages there.
During the last 40 years working with all species of birds of prey, Janie spent 10 years of that as an endangered species biologist reintroducing young ospreys and peregrine falcons to states where they were regionally extinct. She will discuss her experiences with ospreys, their natural history, and biology, as well her recent research findings regarding the density of active nesting ospreys in Cedar Key, Florida.
Cedar Keys Audubon’s mission is to conserve and restore our unique natural ecosystems, focusing on birds, other wildlife, and their habitats for the benefit of humanity and the earth's biological diversity.
Cedar Keys Audubon encompasses all of Levy County, FL which is part of the Nature Coast in the lower portion of Florida's Big Bend Gulf of Mexico area.
Our goal is to inform and educate the public about relevant conservation issues.
Board Members 2025 - 2026
Officer, President-- Janie Veltkamp
Officer, Vice President -- Mike Hamilton
Officer, Treasurer -- Bill Rucker
Officer, Secretary -- Donna Thalacker
Communications -- Mike Hamilton
Education Committee -- Janie Veltkamp & Donna Thalacker
Programs -- Open
Membership Committee -- Janie Veltkamp, Bill Rucker
Directors -- Jay Bushnell, Scott Wright, Carol Wilcox
Cedar Keys Audubon’s mission is to conserve and restore our unique natural ecosystems, focusing on birds, other wildlife, and their habitats for the benefit of humanity and the earth's biological diversity.
Cedar Keys Audubon encompasses all of Levy County, FL which is part of the Nature Coast in the lower portion of Florida's Big Bend Gulf of Mexico area.
Our goal is to inform and educate the public about relevant conservation issues.
Board Members 2025 - 2026
Officer, President-- Janie Veltkamp
Officer, Vice President -- Mike Hamilton
Officer, Treasurer -- Bill Rucker
Officer, Secretary -- Donna Thalacker
Communications -- Mike Hamilton
Education Committee -- Janie Veltkamp & Donna Thalacker
Programs -- Open
Membership Committee -- Janie Veltkamp, Bill Rucker
Directors -- Jay Bushnell, Scott Wright, Carol Wilcox
The Cedar Keys are home to many shore birds, some resident and others migratory. We also have an abundance of raptors and song birds.
Cedar Keys Audubon Bylaws
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