APAFR Wildlife

Official account for the wildlife section of the Environmental Flight for 598th Range Squadron @ Avon Park AFR. RTs, ❤️s, @s, & mentions are not endorsments.

[Audubon Florida @AudubonFL]

Florida Grasshopper Sparrows are struggling to survive as native Florida prairie slowly disappears. Learn more about efforts being made to save them from extinction: https://t.co/pHPYy6a31C

[APAFR Wildlife @APAFR_Wildlife]

We love having a neighbor like KPPSP to share our darkened sky with! https://t.co/b4RPRQy7n1

[Florida DEP News @FLDEPNews]

In 2016, Kissimmee Prairie Preserve State Park was recognized as FL's first Dark Sky Park! All #FLStateParks close at sunset, however there are several ways to gain afterhours access to the preserve to enjoy the dark skies. Learn more: https://t.co/WREPEVvLwF

[National Weather Service @NWS]

I good portion of the central and eastern US is enjoying pleasant temperatures today... but things are going to heat up substantially later this week. Check https://t.co/VyWINDk3xP for the latest on the upcoming #heatWave

[APAFR Wildlife @APAFR_Wildlife]

20180612 Juvenile Florida bonneted bats (Eumops floridanus): https://t.co/COiksVbXeD via @YouTube

[Zoo Miami @zoomiami]

Do you have bats in your house? 🦇 Here's how to tell if they are a federally #endangered #Florida Bonneted Bat: https://t.co/ThS9xEzwDC

📸 : @ZooMiamiConserv

[APAFR Wildlife @APAFR_Wildlife]

"When thunder roars, go indoors!" https://t.co/vT75GkZuRu

[NWS Melbourne @NWSMelbourne]

June 24 | Today is the first day of National Lightning Safety Awareness Week! There is no safe place outside when thunderstorms are in the area. If you hear thunder, you are likely within striking distance of the storm. Just remember, “When Thunder Roars, Go Indoors!”

[NWS Melbourne @NWSMelbourne]

4pm | Strong thunderstorms over Orlando, Kissimmee & Apopka. Wind gusts up to 50mph are possible.

[APAFR Wildlife @APAFR_Wildlife]

#migbirdmonday here at the range. @usairforce @USFWSSoutheast and @WarnerCollege are combining to acoustically monitor migratory birds on installation!

[APAFR Wildlife @APAFR_Wildlife]

20180604 Florida bonneted bat (Eumops floridanus) Adults and Juveniles Within Natural Roost: https://t.co/0zPzXMqqyy via @YouTube

[Shannon Carnevale, Extension Agent @PolkNR]

Freshwater #turtle die-off in central #Florida is being investigated by @MyFWC: https://t.co/HGQ6CFS9sp Dead turtles have been reported along the St. Johns River watershed including water bodies in #Orange, #Seminole and #Putnam counties. Please report any other areas affected.

[NWS Key West @NWSKeyWest]

Tropical storm conditions are possible on the coastal waters of the western Florida Straits and offshore Gulf of Mexico Saturday night. #FLwx #FLKeys #KeyWest #Alberto

[Bat Conservation International @BatConIntl]

What's that sound? 🎙️ Those are the echolocation clicks of a critically endangered Florida bonneted #bat. It is estimated that the population of this species may be fewer than 1000 individuals.

[APAFR Wildlife @APAFR_Wildlife]

Thank you @MyFWC @ConservancySWFL and all the presenters for a fantastic and informative #flbonnetedbat working group!

[APAFR Wildlife @APAFR_Wildlife]

Excited for the beginning of the #flbonnetedbat working group @ConservancySWFL! Hope to get some great information about the work being done with this species.

[Bat Conservation International @BatConIntl]

Today is the 13th-annual #EndangeredSpeciesDay ! This yearly celebration is a time to look back at the progress we have achieved while working together to help still-struggling species, like the critically #endangered Florida bonneted #bat. Learn more at https://t.co/dIZ4ja3VxF

[APAFR Wildlife @APAFR_Wildlife]

@HeartlandCISMA @APAFR_Invasives https://t.co/e8WRFclCIf

[Ken Gioeli @kengioeli]

Air Potato Beetles being given away to destroy Air Potato Vine https://t.co/7gBs7emzIc via @abc27 @UF_IFAS @c_minteer

[APAFR Wildlife @APAFR_Wildlife]

The APAFR / @ArchboldStation #rcw team to setting new bars constantly! Keep up the great work!

[APAFR Wildlife @APAFR_Wildlife]

Thank you @USFWSVero for inviting our staff out and letting us present some of the great work we've been accomplishing together. Always a fun visit!

[FFS Lakeland @FFS_Lakeland]

Due to an unexpected shift in the winds, drivers along CR 64 should use caution south of Lake Arbuckle. "Smoke on Roadway" signs have been ordered along CR 64 in case smoke would impact the roadway. Law enforcement has been notified of potential impact also.

[Eglin Air Force Base @TeamEglin]

Happy #EarthDay 🌎 To learn about Eglin's natural resources see the Jackson Guard link: https://t.co/AbETusJtbx