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Welcome to my blog where fraud, lies and corruption are uncovered wherever they hide. Government, non-profits, media and corporations have many secrets and this is where they are exposed. This is where people go for the truth. There is a real need for more watchdog groups. Check out the Resources & Links page for links to find your federal reps, government agencies and other websites packed with important information. The About page has links to some of the testimony and interviews I've given over the years. It's not all bad news I do highlight people and organizations that genuinely contribute to the greater good and deserve recognition.
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No safe place from developers even for protected species
By Staci-lee Sherwood Tucked away in the middle of suburbia is a small but dense natural forest. Boynton Beach is heavily developed with both residential and commercial buildings, so having a forest in the middle of all this is a respite for anyone seeking quiet and peace close to home. It’s also one of the last remaining wild spaces in the area for wildlife. Florida is quickly tearing up every bit of grass for data centers and subdivisions. The states unquenched hun
Staci-lee Sherwood
Jun 37 min read
Florida’s Key Deer face mounting deadly threats in Big Pine Key
By Staci-lee Sherwood One of the most iconic species that lives in the Florida Keys are the Key Deer. A tiny version of White-tailed Deer, these adults aren’t much bigger than a White-tailed deer fawn. Key deer fawns are barely larger than your average cat. Their small stature makes them especially vulnerable to being hit by cars. Vehicular mortality is high. The increasing problem of people feeding them, which is illegal, make them susceptible to being hit by cars whi
Staci-lee Sherwood
May 256 min read
Orangutans are going extinct for a product we don’t need
By Staci-lee Sherwood Hidden away in a long list of consumer products is an ingredient whose use is directly causing the extinction of Orangutans. The destruction caused by logging for palm oil has devastated their population bringing them to the brink of extinction. Many other species have also been adversely affected as their habit is being destroyed. Palm oil isn’t even something we need to survive. The industry has caught on to consumer awareness and has relabeled p
Staci-lee Sherwood
May 75 min read
Death by window strike – millions of birds die this way but you can help save them with these tips
By Staci-lee Sherwood Every year billions of birds migrate from their winter home to their nesting grounds, and back again. For anyone who’s traveled long distances you know how exhausting and sometimes tedious the journey can be. When we travel to the same place we often use markers so we know we’re on the correct path. Birds do the same thing using a variety of navigational tools. Their flight paths might have been formed thousands, sometimes millions, of years ago by
Staci-lee Sherwood
Mar 157 min read
The story of Half-beak – her incredible will to survive and beat the odds
By Staci-lee Sherwood When most people think of Blue jays they probably don’t put them high on the list of birds they consider rare or spectacular. It’s estimated their global population is roughly 17 million, with over 80% living in the U.S. That might sound amazingly sustainable but you would be wrong. In recent years blue jay populations are on a downward trend with a global decrease about 27%. Predation by cats and dogs, pesticide use and logging of habitat are the
Staci-lee Sherwood
Mar 66 min read
Drones are more than a tool of war and surveillance - they create magical art shows in the sky
By Staci-lee Sherwood If you’ve been following the news the past four years you’ve heard how drones have changed the battlefield, and they have. Drones have also been in the news when it comes to surveillance by government agencies, but they can also be a good source for private security. These compact machines can record video and audio and respond in real time, but they can also create magic. Drone shows are new to the art world and its status as art is well deserved.
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Feb 264 min read
Pets are part of the family especially during the holidays
By Staci-lee Sherwood Growing up I had several pets. I had a big French Poodle named DuBarry for thirteen years and a pair of parakeets for a couple of years. During Christmas my dad would bring home boxes of chocolates and place them under the tree. DuBarry, with her great sense of smell, couldn’t help herself from trying to get to them. In her pursuit she often knocked down ornaments but thankfully never got to the chocolates which are toxic to animals. Once I starte
Staci-lee Sherwood
Feb 89 min read
Wolf hunters can’t hide their rabid hatred for wolves, science & conservation
By Staci-lee Sherwood Animal advocates often wonder what really makes a hunter tick? Where does the idea that killing for sport or entertainment come from and why do some gravitate toward that when the majority shun hunting? We used to have values that promoted higher learning and a culture that sought to elevate everyone through education. We used to teach that abuse of any kind was wrong. Defunding of public schools coupled with a promotion of hunting and a deafening
Staci-lee Sherwood
Jan 2910 min read
Urban wildlife is all around us though often hidden
By Staci-lee Sherwood When people think of wildlife that live in their town or city they usually think of squirrels, small birds, raccoons and skunks. Plenty of other wildlife also eke out a living near people, but we don’t always see them. Some of those we know live nearby but rarely see are fox and coyote but many birds of prey have had to adapt to an ever developing world where trees and food are more abundant in cities. It’s not uncommon to find owls, hawks, falcons
Staci-lee Sherwood
Nov 2, 20259 min read
Is the American Flamingo making a comeback in Florida?
By Staci-lee Sherwood If you ever get the chance to see flamingos in the wild it’s a sight worth the travel. A group of them is called a flamboyance and their striking color, size and striking features do make for a flamboyant and memorable sight. There are now just 6 distinct species of flamingos left in the world, prior to 1900 there were more than 22: American flamingo: (also known as the Caribbean flamingo), Andean flamingo, Chilean flamingo, Greater flamingo, James'
Staci-lee Sherwood
Sep 30, 20259 min read
Florida’s FWC agency rife with questions about corruption & controversy
By Staci-lee Sherwood Another vote by Florida’s Fish Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) has come to pass without any surprises in what many call a mock public hearing about bear hunting. It was more a dog and pony show than genuine public hearing because everyone already knew how the commission, made entirely of developers and hunters, would vote. Since January 2025 it was clear that a hunt of black bears was all but eminent. Under the ruse of management the proposed
Staci-lee Sherwood
Aug 26, 20258 min read
Florida Atlantic University gets nod from FWC to destroy protected Owl habitat
By Staci-lee Sherwood Contrary to what the public thinks (hopes) the word ‘protection’ means little to the government agencies paid by taxpayers to protect something. This is clearly on display in Florida and has been a growing global trend for years. Despite a species of either animal or plant receiving legal status as threatened or endangered little is actually done to protect them from manmade harm. The latest example are the Burrowing Owls . Under federal law, the U
Staci-lee Sherwood
Aug 6, 202513 min read
Trucks & Shorebirds don’t mix – time to ban this shameful Florida policy
By Staci-lee Sherwood What would summertime be without shorebirds dancing on the sand? Who hasn’t gone to the beach and smiled quietly watching shorebirds skim the water for food or seemingly try to out run the tide as it rolls in? Shorebirds of all species have been around for 10 of millions of years, long before humans showed up. Fossil records estimate that shorebirds made an appearance on Earth about 50 million years ago. Sadly their global population is in decline.
Staci-lee Sherwood
Jul 9, 20258 min read
Beloved monkey sanctuary under attack by their new industrial neighbor
By Staci-lee Sherwood In the heart of modern day industry sits a sanctuary for monkeys. Though monkeys are not native to Florida or the US they are ‘naturalized’ in Dania Beach since they have lived here in the wild for over 80 years. Now one of their neighbors is making things very difficult for the sanctuary to operate. Not everyone is a good neighbor even when they proclaim to be. Thanks to the extraordinary vision and foresight of one person and her well trained volun
Staci-lee Sherwood
Jul 5, 20259 min read
Florida Panthers’ future hangs in the balance – does government plan to save the rare cat ?
By Staci-lee Sherwood The Florida Panther is Florida’s official state animal but may not be around much longer if developers have their way. Written on Florida’s own Department of State website “The most endangered of all Florida's symbols is its state animal, the panther (Felis concolor coryi) which was chosen in 1982 by a vote of students throughout the state. The Panther has been protected from legal hunting in Florida since 1958. It has been on the federal endangered s
Staci-lee Sherwood
Aug 18, 20247 min read
Florida’s Endangered Key Deer – is time running out to save them?
By Staci-lee Sherwood The Florida Key Deer are a subspecies of the White-tailed Deer, only found on Big Pine to Sugarloaf Keys . Their adorable diminutive size make them popular for people to photograph and watch. We all know the more popular an animal the more prone they are to human caused problems it’s just a fact we can’t ignore. Over the years human feeding of deer has led to many being raised without fear of humans they need to survive. Feeding wildlife isn’t just
Staci-lee Sherwood
Jul 8, 20247 min read
Here’s how to help outdoor cats (those abandoned, lost or feral) stay safe
By Staci-lee Sherwood Have you ever seen a cat or kitten you just knew had no home? No safe warm place where they had love, care and access to food and water on a daily basis and wondered how you could help? There are many ways people can help without it costing a lot of money or taking a lot of time. The best way to help homeless cats is to first have them fixed so they don’t reproduce anymore cats likely to end up homeless too. Second would be to find a loving home fo
Staci-lee Sherwood
Jan 6, 20244 min read
Have we gone overboard on banding birds ?
By Staci-lee Sherwood I remember back when I was a kid it was a rare sighting to see a bird banded or a wolf wearing a radio collar. Nowadays these are more common sightings but how much good does this actually do? Keep in mind that when a bird is banded several people are involved in the process. Most of the time these people are paid and often it’s not just one group of people but a variety from different non profits or universities. Before a bird is banded: someone has
Staci-lee Sherwood
Oct 14, 20235 min read
A feather worth more than gold: history of hunting birds for the feather trade
By Staci-lee Sherwood At the turn of the 20th century bird feathers were worth more than gold. It’s hard to believe but true. History classes teach about those who traveled out west seeking fortune and fame panning for gold but little is said about the feather hunters. For many fortune hunters the gold they sought were pink and white and floated in the air. They also belonged to living creatures who would soon be hunted to near extinction. The use of feathers is centuries
Staci-lee Sherwood
Sep 17, 20234 min read
Giraffes: Africa's iconic species often forgotten in the fight against extinction
By Staci-lee Sherwood One can’t think of Africa without visions of Giraffes. These exotic animals have dotted the landscape as long as man as been alive. Now they are in serious trouble and their future is threatened. There are an estimated 68,000 giraffes left but accurate population numbers of wild animals can be difficult to obtain. Over the years it’s thought their population has dropped by over 40 %, mostly due to hunting and habitat loss and degradation. While those
Staci-lee Sherwood
Aug 13, 20234 min read
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