Protect and Restore Our Bays Together

The Clapper Rail is a secretive marsh bird often heard before it’s seen, with loud, rattling calls emanating from marsh grasses in coastal wetlands. This chicken-sized bird moves easily through tall saltmarsh grasses on long legs, using its slightly curved bill to forage for small crabs, insects, and other invertebrates. In our watershed, they can be spotted or heard in places like Port St. Joe’s Frank Pate Park, Panama City Beach Conservation Park, and Camp Helen State Park, where saltmarshes and tidal flats provide ideal habitat.

Don't forget! There's still time to mail or send our Valentine's Day cards to your estuary-loving counterparts. Download them here: https://sasjbep.org/library/valentines-day-cards/

The Estuary Program is seeking college student volunteers to assist with field work preparation, oyster recycling, vertical oyster garden monitoring, and general program support. Volunteers should be available for 2–3 hour shifts, 1–2 times per week. This opportunity provides hands-on experience, volunteer hours, and the chance to build meaningful connections with professionals who can help guide your academic and career goals. Complete the form at this link to be considered! https://sasjbep.org/volunteer-application/