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Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission sent this bulletin at 05/02/2017 08:59 AM EDT

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Scrub Jay Relocation

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC), in partnership with the U.S. Forest Service and Florida Forest Service, is relocating Florida scrub-jays to increase this threatened species’ populations on public lands.

The goal is to relocate – or “translocate” – birds from a stable population in the Ocala National Forest to areas of restored scrub habitat not yet discovered by Florida scrub-jays.

People can help Florida scrub-jays by supporting habitat management on FWC’s Wildlife Management Areas.

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Social Media Corner

New on YouTube:
Charlie Gardner shares his purpose and passion as a field research biologist for FWRI. Charlie has served the FWC for almost 20 years, and has worked to create strong bonds with Florida's local anglers.

New on Flickr:
FWC Biologists Survey
Florida's Gastropods

From Facebook:
Marine debris injures and kills marine life, interferes with navigation safety and poses a threat to human safety.

Instagram Favorite

A large group of cownose rays migrate along the coast of Cumberland Island, GA
on March 25 during an FWC aerial survey. These small rays are known to school in large groups
and will migrate long distances in the Gulf of Mexico and along the U.S. Atlantic coast.

It’s an incredible sight to see, especially from the air!

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