Wildlife
Supporting Our Wildlife
Our sanctuary style of living is prized by many of our residents, business owners, and visitors across our islands and embraces the balance between our human community and our natural one. The following resources highlight information about our native species and how we can help our local wildlife to thrive including by planting native vegetation that serve as their food.
Links & Resources
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Check out the Sanibel Island Naturalist checklist or look for a copy of Living Sanibel: A Nature Guide to Sanibel & Captiva Islands by Charles Sobczak and the book Amphibians and Reptiles of Sanibel and Captiva Islands, Florida by Charles LeBuff & Chris Lechowicz to see what species you can find on the islands.
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This article by the City of Sanibel's Vegetation Committee describes the importance of Cabbage Palms for wildlife
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Incorporating native plants like coontie and the native species of blue porterweed can help support local butterflies
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SCCF Sea Turtle Webpage – Read details about how keep our beaches sea turtle friendly
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SCCF Shorebird Webpage – Read details about how you can help our local shorebirds, and download SCCF’s local bird list for the Islands
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Read more from the City of Sanibel and SCCF about our local protected gopher tortoises
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City of Sanibel Vegetation Committee’s Environmental Handbook
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Found an injured animal? Contact local wildlife hospital, Clinic for the Rehabilitation of Wildlife (CROW), for help.