An American Flamingo that was seen on Big Torch Key this summer. Credit; Mark Hedden

Flamingos in the Keys: What’s The Deal?

On Wednesday, February 24 at 6:30 p.m. the Florida Keys the Florida Keys Audubon Society will present an online program, “Flamingos in the Keys: What’s The Deal?” The program will be a conversation between Dr. Steven Whitfield of Zoo Miami and FKAS executive director Mark Hedden.

Whitfield, a conservation biologist and researcher, is a member of a small team of scientists who have been studying the American Flamingo, it’s history in South Florida and the Keys, as well as the species current status. The fout-foot-tall pink birds were once thought to be wiped out in the state, but in recent years have been shown to have a greater resiliency than expected.

“Whitfield is just such a great, compassionate and knowledgable speaker, and he knows so much about American Flamingos and their story in the state,” said Hedden.

The conversation will take place online using Zoom. Viewing will require a computer, a digital tablet, or a smart phone.

For more information, or to reserve a space, please visit keys audubon.org.

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