About Us
The Duval Audubon Society, founded in 1939, is one of 43 chapters of Audubon of Florida and a member of National Audubon. We currently have about 1,300 members in Clay, Duval, and Nassau Counties and are a 501 (c) 3 non-profit organization.
Our chapter is dedicated to the enjoyment of birds and other wildlife. We have a primary focus on the preservation of a diversity of species and habitats through education, conservation, environmental leadership, and community involvement.
We offer a variety of field trips and programs that are open for anyone to attend.
Please browse through this web site, attend one of our field trips or meetings, or contact any one of our board members if you'd like more information about our activities or how to join the Duval Audubon Society.
Attention Local Birders!
Huguenot Memorial Park on Jacksonville's northeast side is leased by the city from the state and federal governments. It is one of the most important shore- and seabird sites in the state, hosting a remarkable diversity and abundance of nesting, migrating and wintering imperiled birds. However, public use at this popular beach driving park is overwhelming these dwindling species. On warm-weather weekends, traffic becomes bumper-to-bumper as cars ring the peninsula, several deep, jeopardizing the safety of both the public and wildlife. Imperiled birds struggle to breed, feed and rest in these crucial habitats; chicks have been crushed by careless drivers; and a child was even run over this March-- fortunately, he survived. Jacksonville is in the process of developing its state-mandated management plan for the park's resources and recreational uses. City council members need to hear from constituents like you who want to see change at Huguenot in the form of a common sense plan under which people and wildlife can coexist. Lend these birds your voice! Email jwraithmell@audubon.org today to learn how.
For additional information visit May 2008 Update on Huguenot Management Plan Developments.
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