Help protect South Florida’s Bald Eagles through responsible nest monitoring, volunteer participation, and community science.
South Florida Audubon Society supports Bald Eagle conservation through volunteer nest monitoring, public education, and community science. Interested in helping? Learn about EagleWatch participation below, or explore Dr. Kenneth Schneider’s historical South Florida Bald Eagle observations and photographs in our dedicated archive.
Historical Nabble records
Visit BrowardEagleWatch.com to explore historical observations, community discussions, and recovered photographs from the original Nabble eagle forum. The archive honors Dr. Kenneth C. Schneider and the observers who contributed to this lasting record. Historical records are being preserved and verified; submit new observations through CitSci.
Get involved in community science
Help document South Florida’s Bald Eagles by contributing sightings and photographs to the South Florida Eagle Watch project on CitSci. Please observe from a safe distance and avoid sharing sensitive nest locations publicly.
Submit Eagle Observations → Explore Historical Nest Records →
Collect observations in the field
Print this one-page form and use it to record visit details, eagle counts, nest activity, weather, disturbances, and additional notes. Include visits when no eagles are seen.
After your visit, enter the observations you recorded into the South Florida Eagle Watch project on CitSci. Photographs are optional. Use coded nest IDs and avoid recording or sharing exact nest locations.
Download Monitoring Datasheet (PDF) → Submit Eagle Observations →
A legacy of conservation and community science
South Florida Audubon Society dedicates this Eagle Watch project and historical archive to Dr. Kenneth Schneider in recognition of his years of dedicated Bald Eagle observation, photography, documentation, and conservation advocacy in Broward County.
His careful monitoring of the historic Pembroke Pines Bald Eagle nest and his commitment to sharing observations with the public deepened our understanding of these magnificent birds and inspired a community of eagle watchers.
Under the stewardship of South Florida Audubon Society, this project preserves historical observations and photographs while encouraging new generations to observe, document, and protect South Florida’s Bald Eagles. It is a tribute to Dr. Schneider’s enduring legacy.
Explore the Broward Bald Eagle historical archive →
Happy bird watching!
Community Science
Join South Florida Eagle Watch on CitSci.org to contribute community science observations. Observe Bald Eagles responsibly, document nesting activity, and submit your sightings and photographs through our dedicated monitoring project.
Florida Bald Eagles
Florida has one of the densest concentrations of nesting Bald Eagles in the lower 48 states. Although the species is no longer listed under the federal or Florida endangered-species lists, Bald Eagles remain protected under federal law and Florida’s bald eagle rule.
Florida’s official eagle nesting season generally runs from October 1 through May 15.
Two complementary programs: South Florida Audubon Society’s South Florida Eagle Watch on CitSci collects local community-science observations. Audubon Florida’s EagleWatch is a separate statewide nest-monitoring program. Participating in the SFAS CitSci project does not automatically enroll you in the statewide program.
Watch nests from an appropriate distance and document adult, nest, egg, and chick activity.
Submit observations through the program so they can contribute to statewide monitoring and conservation.
Model responsible viewing and help others understand why active nests need space and protection.
Observe Bald Eagles and nests from a respectful distance, using binoculars or a spotting scope. Never approach a nest, disturb nesting birds, fly a drone near an active nest, or enter restricted areas. If an eagle changes its behavior because of your presence, move farther away. Do not publish precise locations of sensitive or active nests. Follow all applicable wildlife protection laws and site restrictions.
Discover the history of South Florida’s Bald Eagles through nest records, community observations, breeding-season timelines, historical photographs, and the preservation of Dr. Kenneth Schneider’s Eagle Watch legacy.
Explore South Florida Bald Eagle Watch → Submit Eagle Observations on CitSci →
Explore Dr. Kenneth Schneider’s historical conservation documents, sanctuary steering committee minutes, nest-camera plans, maps, and original articles in our dedicated research collection.