Save Our Seabirds

Please educate yourself on this issue and speak out. Florida Audubon has put together an excellent page with links.

Cornell University, in their cornerstone study "The State of the Birds" points to scientific data showing that North America has lost 30% of our adult bird population (3 Billion Birds) in the past 50 years. Most of this is due to loss of natural habitats.

Meet OB & Curly! They are Florida Sandhill Cranes who have been residents at SOS for a number of years due to beak deformities that make it difficult for them to eat. Their previous habitat was destroyed in a past storm, so they've been hanging out indoors for a number of months. We recently rebuilt a long defunct enclosure and gave OB and Curly a brand new home. They have lush vegetation and several large pools to enjoy now - and they seem very content with their new surroundings.

Please stay tuned for news about Save Our Seabirds' programs. We will decide by 12 PM tomorrow if we will cancel the Night Hike scheduled tomorrow evening due to the impending storms. Participants will be notified by phone and/or email. Stay tuned.

It's time for a hike! A NIGHT HIKE!
Join us August 3rd from 6:30pm-9 PM for a "Night at the Sanctuary". We will see nocturnal birds, walk the mangrove trail at dusk, and see what it's like to be a real owl scientist! Space is limited so reserve your spot now!

Join us for back to school week at Save Our Seabirds, starting August 3, 2024. On August 6, 2024 at 10 AM we will explore OWL PELLETS.
Get your hands on the glitz and glam of glorious owl regurgitation in this delightful owl pellet dissection.

For ages 7+ . $5.00 per person

Get your tickets now!

https://saveourseabirds.harnessgiving.org/events/1478

It's time for a hike! A NIGHT HIKE!
Join us August 3rd from 6:30pm-9 PM for a "Night at the Sanctuary". We will see nocturnal birds, walk the mangrove trail at dusk, and see what it's like to be a real owl scientist! Space is limited so reserve your spot now!

https://saveourseabirds.harnessgiving.org/events/1964

For Questions? Call Sarah Rubin, Director of Education and Outreach, at 941-388-3010 or email at [email protected]

Fly high, free birds, fly high!

This morning, four mottled docks were released into the morning sky with assistance from our rescuer Lisa Wood.

We've reopened a Gift Shop on campus, and invite you to check out some of the gifts we have available. We have bird themed hats, ear rings, and shirts, as well as SOS branded mugs, bags, pens, tumblers and more. We are limited on space, so our Gift Shop is "outside" the office. Every purchase offsets the $60,000 per year we spend on food for the birds!

Remember the torrential rains on June 11th? This is what our rehabilitation areas looked like the next morning, and for much of the week. We had to relocate a number of birds to different enclosures, and it made for tight space for several days - but THANKFULLY no birds were harmed.

Buck - a Red-Tailed Hawk - got a new Bachelor Pad yesterday! Buck is a permanent resident here at SOS, because of a missing eye and some neurological issues. He's been living in the "MEW" for awhile - which is an indoor and non-public portion of our property. Staff has been fixing up a new "pad" for him - and yesterday Buck moved in. He is now visible to guests as they walk up the ramp to the Gift Shop and Offices - and we KNOW he's going to enjoy the great outdoors.

Announcing: The Circus Gala! Mark the date now - March 29, 2025 - more info to come later.

Meet Nic, one of our summer interns! Nic is doing a fantastic job and we are happy to have her on board. She’s holding a Red Shouldered Hawk that came in today after being hit by a car. He’s responding well to treatment and prognosis is good!

Here’s the culprit in the great blue heron case along with yards of fishing line. Please remember to always throw away old fishing equipment and to follow the 4 R’s; reduce, reuse, recycle, and refuse plastics!

Our Executive Director LOVES his new Save Our Seabirds shirt from SeaMonkey Apparel! Just got it. Feels awesome - great quality!

We are excited to announce a shop to support partnership with a local, coastal lifestyle company, SeaMonkey Apparel. During the month of May, they will be donating a portion of all sales including their new Save Our Seabirds collection! Go check out their newest design and help to support Save Our Seabirds: https://www.seamonkeyapparel.com/collections/save-our-seabirds-collection SeaMonkey Apparel

We had a WONDERFUL time at the BIG REVEAL yesterday. This is the event where Impact100 SRQ Sarasota & Manatee Counties reveals their annual membership and the number and amount of grants they’ll be able to give out. Great organization and great people!

Our biggest fundraising event of the year is tomorrow night! Can't be there? No problem! Here's a link to our Silent/Online Auction if you'd like to make a bid. Bidding has already started - Auction closes tomorrow night.

Only the best bid wins, but when you are bidding all the birds are winning!

https://saveourseabirds1708.betterworld.org/auctions/sunset-soiree-silent-auction

Giving Challenge is today - Every gift made to Save Our Seabirds on the Giving Challenge website gets TRIPLED until Noon tomorrow!

https://www.givingchallenge.org/organizations/save-our-seabirds-inc

We exist simply because there is demand. People want someplace to call when they find a sick/injured bird. Over 1000 birds a year come through our hospital - right now we are OVERWHELMED with baby birds - tis the season.

We are also open 365 days a year - FOR FREE - to admire 100+ non-releasable birds on our bird walk.

Last week, Save Our Seabirds hosted over 130 students from Fruitville Elementary. They had program time, a tour of the facility, and a mangrove tour, complete with field guides and binoculars. It was an absolute pleasure sharing our mission with them. Would you like a field trip with us ? Inquire at 941-388-3010 or [email protected] , Sarah Rubin

Please Consider a $100 gift to Save Our Seabirds during the Giving Challenge. All gifts to SOS are TRIPLED during the 24 Hour Challenge using this link.


https://conta.cc/43TZLfE

"The Giving Challenge" begins in 24 hours! Be the One!   The Giving Challenge is 24 Hours Away! Please Consider a Gift of $100.   Noon to Noon on April 9-10, 2024 We know there are MANY nonprofits in the Sarasota Community participating in The

We’re making friends at the Greater Sarasota Chamber Business expo today. Come see us at Robarts Arena til 7pm!