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  • The Roots of Florida’s Conservation Effort are Deep in Maitland

    November 1, 2024
    Katie Gill Warner, Center Director, Audubon Center for Birds of Prey

    A hidden slice of old Florida is located right here in Maitland, just north of Orlando. Audubon Center for Birds of Prey is one of the best kept local secrets. Visitors can see some of Florida’s native raptors – eagles, hawks, owls, kites, falcons and vultures – up close and in a beautiful natural setting.…

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