Episode 8 Ted and Wes talk to Holley Short, President of St Pete

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Episode 8 Ted and Wes talk to Holley Short, President of St Pete Audubon and Shorebird Program Manager for Florida Audubon. Holley outlines which shorebird species are at the greatest risk and some of the major challenges our shorebirds face

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Ted and Wes sit down with St Pete Audubon President Holley Short who is also the Shorebird Project Manager for Florida Audubon where they monitor nesting sites and coordinate volunteer stewards to help protect our at risk shorebird populations. Holly is a graduate of University of Florida, and life long lover of wildlife, and an avid birder. Volunteer opportunities are available for those wanting to become a shorebird steward by contacting Holley at [email protected] questions, comm...

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