J. N. Ding Darling NWR is monitoring the biological phenomena of plant flowering and bird migration.  Volunteers and staff are tracking a number of native plants and animals species designated by the biological team. 

Plant species observed include: red mangroves, sea grapes, gumbo limbo, coontie, cordgrass, wax myrtle, and bird species include: Osprey, Bald Eagle, Red knot, Black-bellied Plover, Blue-winged Teal, Roseate Spoonbill 

Special thanks to the following volunteers:
Volunteer leader/coordinator - Judy Davis  

Volunteers assisting with making and recording observations - Jim Bennight, Miriam Hersey, Is Cloak, Michael Galloway, Karl Werner and Judy Davis