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The Cedar Keys Audubon Annual Membership Meeting was held March 26 at the Island Hotel patio. Over 50 people were in attendance. It was announced at the meeting the Cedar Keys Audubon chapter will phase out management of all local bird rescue activities. The chapter board felt if we cannot excel at providing bird rescue support, it is something we cannot continue. Our mission for bird advocacy and conservation will remain strong and continue to grow in the future.
Bird rescue will continue in Cedar Key. Cedar Keys Audubon is phasing out of the lead role in management of bird rescue, but the program will continue under another entity with the full support of the Cedar Keys Audubon.
If you come upon an injured bird, please call 352-477-0057.
The Cedar Keys Audubon Annual Membership Meeting was held March 26 at the Island Hotel patio. Over 50 people were in attendance. It was announced at the meeting the Cedar Keys Audubon chapter will phase out management of all local bird rescue activities. The chapter board felt if we cannot excel at providing bird rescue support, it is something we cannot continue. Our mission for bird advocacy and conservation will remain strong and continue to grow in the future.
Bird rescue will continue in Cedar Key. Cedar Keys Audubon is phasing out of the lead role in management of bird rescue, but the program will continue under another entity with the full support of the Cedar Keys Audubon.
If you come upon an injured bird, please call 352-477-0057.
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
Officer, President-- Janie Veltcamp
Officer, Vice President -- Bill Rucker
Officer, Treasurer -- Linda Kimball
Officer, Secretary -- Donna Thalacker
Communications -- Mike Hamilton
Education Committee -- Janie Veltcamp & Donna Thalacker
Programs -- Boyd Kimball
Membership Committee -- Janie Veltcamp, Bill Rucker, Linda Kimball
Directors -- Jay Bushnell, Thomas White, Scott Wright
Our Chapter was awarded the Chapter of the Year 2017 at the Audubon Assembly in St. Augustine on 21 October. What a surprise. We really impressed the Chapter's Committee with our Birds Rescue program. Kudos to all involved and much thanks to Tiffany Black for asking for help to relieve her of the full burden; for Dr. Savanna Barry for coordinating and teaching; for the rescuers including Doug Maple, Crosby Hunt, Deborah Anderson, Robin Gillies, and Anne Lindgren (and others); and to the community for calling in the birds in distress. This is a team effort and the entire team deserves full credit. For an organization as young as ours, this is especially rewarding.
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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