Lee & Charlotte County Partnership
About
Beginning in 2002, the goal of the Lee & Charlotte County Shorebird Partnership is to conserve shorebird and seabird populations in Charlotte & Lee counties through collaborative efforts between government agencies, non-government organizations, and individuals.
Get Involved
Our needs are seasonal based but the peak of activity occurs during the breeding season. Here are a few ways to get involved:
- Attend partnership meetings in the spring and fall
- Join Audubon of Southwest Florida
- Become a Rooftop Steward
- Become a Beach-nesting Bird Monitor
- Become a Bird Steward
- If you hook a bird, don’t cut the line! Reel. Remove. Release.
- Report any wildlife violations to the FWC Wildlife Alert or call the Hotline 888-404-FWCC (3922)
Local Contact
To learn more about the partnership and to get involved, email Megan Hatten.
Focal Species
| Common Name | Scientific Name |
|---|---|
| American Oystercatcher | Haematopus palliatus |
| Black Skimmer | Rynchops niger |
| Least Tern | Sternula antillarum |
| Snowy Plover | Charadrius alexandrinus |
| Willet | Haematopus palliatus |
| Wilson's Plover | Charadrius wilsonia |
Photo Credit: Britt Brown