Beach-nesting and migratory birds
Escambia County beaches support many shorebirds, including Florida's state-threatened beach-nesting birds. Up to 80% of Florida's Snowy Plover breeding population is estimated to occur in the Panhandle.
The nesting season can begin as early as mid-February and continue into early September. Four of Florida's five imperiled beach-nesting species occur on Escambia County beaches: the solitary Snowy Plover and Wilson's Plover, and the colonial Least Tern and Black Skimmer.
During the non-breeding season, beaches provide refuge for migratory species, including the federally listed Piping Plover and Red Knot. Other expected species include Sanderling, Dunlin, Willet, Laughing Gull, Royal Tern, and others.
Audubon Florida and the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission monitor and manage imperiled species throughout the year.
To join the regional contact list for shorebird volunteer opportunities in Escambia County, email brian.cammarano@audubon.org.
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