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Florida lawmakers consider ousting mockingbird as state bird after nearly 100 years
Florida named the mockingbird its state bird back in 1927, when the state was much more agricultural and less populated on the coasts. It may not be quite as representative of today's bustling, modern ...
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Bye bye mockingbird? Florida might replace state bird after nearly 100 years
Two bills in the Florida Legislature seek to overturn the mockingbird's nearly 100-year reign as the state bird in favor of a ...
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Shorebirds, seabirds prefer nesting on rooftops with gravel — a rare option in Northeast Florida
It might seem strange, but those flocks of shorebirds and seabirds you see on Northeast Florida’s beaches actually prefer not ...
Peacocks are vanishing in this Central Florida town; neighbors say up to 30 are dead
But in one Central Florida town, the peacocks are vanishing. It's happening near Oakland, where neighbors say up to 30 of the ...
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Florida man confronts neighbor accused of shooting protected bird, video shows
A heated confrontation between a Florida homeowner and his neighbor over the shooting of a protected bird has prompted ...
Battle of the birds: Florida considers changing state bird
TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — A battle over Florida’s state bird has once again taken hold in the state legislature. Twin bills in the state Senate and House are proposing that the American flamingo and the ...
11 places to see South Florida’s coolest birds and other wildlife
South Florida nature lovers offer tips on where to see the most colorful and diverse assortment of birds and other wildlife in Broward and Palm Beach counties.