Indian River County, FL is Unique in the U.S. for Having its Own “Census Bureau” for Florida Scrub Jays.

While the Decennial U.S. Census figures are based on actual counts of persons dwelling in U.S. residential structures, the Indian River County Conservation Lands Program conducts their own census on actual counts of Florida Scrub Jays dwelling in their own residential territories. Dr. Ron S. Jarmin is performing the non-exclusive functions and duties of the … Continue reading Indian River County, FL is Unique in the U.S. for Having its Own “Census Bureau” for Florida Scrub Jays.

Bill Britton: “Where Have all the Songbirds Gone?”

  Scarlet Tananger WHEN I WAS GROWING UP ON LONG ISLAND, IT WAS NOT UNCOMMON TO SEE COLORFUL SONGBIRDS IN MY NEIGHBORHOOD: TANAGERS, ORIOLES, BUNTINGS, AND MORE. Later, as a Boy Scout, I recorded more than 50 local species for the birding merit badge. Over the years, these sightings diminished, as woodland and other natural habitats … Continue reading Bill Britton: “Where Have all the Songbirds Gone?”