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Gopher tortoises still holding on in the flatwoods
September 24, 2026
Five observations recorded between September 19 and 20 confirm ongoing presence of this federally threatened keystone species in the area. As a keystone species, gopher tortoise burrows provide shelter for at least 360 other animal species, making their presence fundamental to ecosystem function.
Monarchs pass through Seminole on migration south
September 24, 2026
Nine monarchs observed on September 20 at 86th Way N, Seminole, FL, confirming passage through the region during the fall migration to Mexico. The species is proposed for threatened listing under the Endangered Species Act. September migration timing and concentration indicate normal phenological movement, with this ecosystem serving as stopover habitat.
Extreme drought eases across Pinellas County
September 24, 2026
Extreme drought conditions across Pinellas County improved substantially from mid-July through September, dropping from 100% of the county at D3 Extreme Drought or worse during July 14-August 3 to 14.11% as of late September. This recovery reduces water stress on plants including threatened mangrove species.
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Stilt Sandpipers gather at Falls Lake
September 24, 2026
Fifty s were recorded at Falls Lake on September 23, a notable concentration during their southward migration. Stilt Sandpipers breed in the Arctic and migrate through the Atlantic Coast in fall, with peak numbers from mid-August through September as juveniles follow adults south to wintering grounds in South America.
Stilt sandpiper turns up at Lummi Flats
September 21, 2026
A was recorded at Lummi Flats on 2026-09-20, far from its normal migration corridor through the Great Plains to South America. The species occasionally strays to the Pacific Coast during fall migration when juveniles follow adults about a month behind on a more dispersed route. This appearance signals juvenile shorebirds beginning their southward passage through unexpected channels.
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