Media Update

November — December 2021

IN THE NEWS

BIG STORIES

Guest opinion: The Conservancy of SWFL: Staying the course for the public good

Grand Reopening Celebration Planned for Conservancy of Southwest Florida

Wildlife biologists are using 'scout snakes' with radio transmitters to capture invasive pythons

Conservancy of Southwest Florida launches new mobile classroom

POLICY

Conservancy's case against Rivergrass Village moves forward with outside support

Conservancy of Southwest Florida Appeals Rivergrass Village Lawsuit

WILDLIFE

A Florida pelican ate a fish so big and spiny it got stuck. Then the bird sent a signal

Injured pelican recovering after large fish was stuck in esophagus

Developers make charitable donations ahead of Naples Beach Hotel's demolition

City council discusses adding more regulations for Naples Pier

Man wanted for beating seagull with a shovel on Florida beach

Six Red-Shouldered Hawks rescued over 4-day span

SCIENCE

The dangers of cane toads and how to spot them

Wildlife biologists are using ‘scout snakes’ with radio transmitters to capture invasive pythons

EDUCATION

Conservancy of Southwest Florida launches new mobile classroom (Video) | Southwest Florida

NATURE CENTER

The Best Conservatories to Visit in Southwest Florida

PICTURES

RARE PATIENT ALERT

This American White Pelican was seen hanging out by a boat dock all alone. When approached, the pelican did not fly away indicating it was in need of help and was brought to the von Arx Wildlife Hospital.

During the physical exam, the bird was having a difficult time breathing and was trying to regurgitate. Our vet checked the pouch and noticed a large sheepshead carcass lodged deep in the bird’s esophagus. The fish was too big for the bird to swallow and the spines were preventing the bird from regurgitating the carcass.

Without intervention and safe removal of the fish the pelican wouldn’t have made it. Luckily, this bird is now recovering in our shorebird pool!

Our education team took the Learning Adventures Bus to the Grace Place after-school program in November. The lesson was all about sea turtles and microplastics and the kids loved the bus!

CONSERVANCY BLOGS

Responsible Fishing Matters | Conservancy of Southwest Florida

The Conservancy of Southwest Florida: Staying the course for the public good | Conservancy of…

Conservancy of Southwest Florida appeals Rivergrass Village lawsuit | Conservancy of Southwest…

The Porcupines of the Sea | Conservancy of Southwest Florida

The Nature Center reopens December 18! | Conservancy of Southwest Florida

Take action: Protect the Panther Refuge from encroaching development | Conservancy of Southwest…

Epoxied gopher tortoise and hooked royal tern | Conservancy of Southwest Florida

Laughing gull attacked with shovel | Conservancy of Southwest Florida

Terry and Bob Edwards named chairs of the 2022 Magic Under the Mangroves gala | Conservancy of…

A rare admission and rabbit nests | Conservancy of Southwest Florida

Protecting our Pelicans: Responsible fishing helps save lives | Conservancy of Southwest Florida

Six red-shouldered hawks admitted | Conservancy of Southwest Florida

Overcoming Snake Fear: From an Intern's Perspective | Conservancy of Southwest Florida

A diet of glass for Kemp's ridleys | Conservancy of Southwest Florida

SOCIAL MENTIONS