We did it! Thanks to the generosity of a donor, Forest Animal Rescue has purchased a 60-acre island in the St Martins Marsh Aquatic Preserve (in Crystal River, FL) This island provides shelter and nesting areas to countless water birds.
We have observed virtually every bird native to this habitat taking advantage of the trees and fresh water pond on this island, including eagles, osprey, spoonbills and even flamingos!
We will be protecting and restoring the habitat by removing any invasive plants (like Braziian pepper) and helping to ensure that the wildlife remains undisturbed on the island.
This will also be a perfect place for us to release rehabilitated wildlife native to this habitat as needed, since that requires privately owned land.
Stay tuned for more updates and photos!
