Shorebird Conservation in Brevard County: Applied Field Work at Brevard Zoo

Yagen Gutierrez

Brevard Zoo

Join us at the Ted Moorhead Lagoon House as Yagen Gutierrez of the Brevard Zoo presents about applied field work in Brevard County for shorebird conservation efforts. This presentation will highlight the community-driven efforts to protect shorebird nesting habitat along Florida's coast through monitoring, partnerships, and proactive management. By working with local agencies, property owners, and volunteers, conservation organizations are reducing disturbances to vulnerable species such as Least Terns and Black Skimmers. This presentation highlights our community-driven efforts to protect shorebird nesting habitat along Florida’s coast through monitoring, partnerships, and proactive management. Gutierrez's work demonstrated how targeted conservation, education, and collaboration can create measurable, lasting impacts for wildlife and coastal communities.

The seminar will end with a live Q&A session. Given the limited seating in the Lagoon House and an increased demand for in-person tickets, there is a $5 in-person attendance fee. Please feel free to bring your own lunch. Coffee and cookies will be provided. Viewing Lagoon at Noon presentations via Zoom remains free. We thank you for your continued support of our Lagoon at Noon Program.

The Zoom link will be in your confirmation email. A recording of the presentation will be posted to MRC's YouTube page for future viewing.

About the Speaker

Yagen Gutierrez leads shorebird conservation efforts for the East Coast Zoological Foundation, the nonprofit that oversees Brevard Zoo and serves as the lead partner for the Space Coast Shorebird Alliance. Yagen coordinates rooftop and coastline monitoring routes, supports volunteer training, and works directly with businesses, property managers, and community partners to protect state-threatened species, such as Least Terns and Black Skimmers. With experience in marine wildlife rescue, rehabilitation, and habitat conservation — including work with manatees, sea turtles, and shorebirds — Yagen combines field research, community outreach, and hands-on conservation strategies to help ensure the survival of Florida’s most vulnerable coastal birds.

March 2026 Lagoon at Noon