Audubon EagleWatch, one of Audubon's premier community science programs, deploys boots on the ground and eyes in the field to monitor and protect Florida's eagles. EagleWatch started in 1992 in the Central Florida region, with only 22 volunteers. Today the program is statewide, reaching more communities each year and continuing to heighten awareness of Bald Eagle nesting activities throughout the state. With over 1,500 nesting pairs in our state, this team of volunteers now spans 53 counties monitoring more than 1,100 nests.  

Audubon EagleWatchers collect important data on nesting eagles in Florida including productivity,  active nest locations and possible disturbances or threats to nesting activities. The program engages volunteers to help protect our nation's symbol.  

As an EagleWatch volunteer, you’ll be responsible for monitoring a specific nest(s) for the duration of the nesting season (October-May). You’ll be assigned a nest(s) that is convenient for you to access. In some cases you may be the only volunteer assigned to that nest, but generally the program goal is to have at least two volunteers watching each nest to provide a more robust observation dataset. You will be expected to visit the nest every two weeks for 20 minutes per visit and submit your monitoring data via an online form or app on your phone.

If you are interested in participating in this Community Science program, click here to receive information on joining our team or email the Program Manager at eaglewatch@audubon.org.

Help protect our eagles!  We need your support. Eagles continue to face threats each year.  You can help by donating to Audubon EagleWatch. Your tax-deductible gift to Audubon Florida's EagleWatch program supports this important conservation program and these dedicated volunteers. Your contribution will directly support EagleWatch to fund data collection needs, research, eagle supplies, and associated staff support to make sure this American icon is protected.