FWC looks at 23 imperiled species in plan

Florida Keys News

Monday, February 11, 2013

FWC looks at 23 imperiled species in plan

Roseate spoonbill numbers dropped from 1,200 to 87

BY TIMOTHY O'HARA Citizen Staff
tohara@keysnews.com

State wildlife officials are asking for the public's input on drafts of conservation plans designed to protect 23 imperiled species, which include several colorful bird species found in the Florida Keys.

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) has been working on the plans since 2010. The plans include protections for ospreys, tri-color and little blue he...

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Westeria Island rare butterfly sanctuary

Submitted on Mon, 02/11/2013 - 6:28pm by Hairy

Protection needed for these little creatures there.

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What are you waiting for?

Submitted on Mon, 02/11/2013 - 9:17am by Faye

What are you waiting for?

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Wisteria has an invasive species

Submitted on Tue, 02/12/2013 - 8:24pm by trapper

also, Rainbow children ;the Latin name is "Dirtus Baggus" migrating in small packs and arriving after "gathering" in north Florida. They only stay for a short time as they find that local conservationists tend to try and protect them by placing them in our County care center.aka M.C.S.D After being cleaned they are released to go north again. Except Hairy; I believe he lives on Christmas tree year round .