Wings Over Florida Certificate Levels
 

These lovely, full-color certificates, with paintings by Diane Pierce, are awarded after your application and checklist are reviewed by Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission staff. Already have a substantial list? You will be awarded all certificates up to and including the level your list warrants. For example, applicants with 250+ species on their list can receive the Black Skimmer, Florida Scrub-Jay and Northern Cardinal certificates.
 

 

Northern Cardinal - Level 1

Northern Cardinal
Level 1 (Beginner):
50-149 Florida Species

Scrub Jay - Level 2

Florida Scrub-Jay
Level 2 (Intermediate):
150-249 Florida Species

Skimmer certificate

Black Skimmers
Level 3 (Advanced):
250-299 Florida Species

Reddish egret certificate

Reddish Egret
Level 4 (Veteran):
300-349 Florida Species
Includes special gold border and text

swallow-tailed kite certificate

Swallow-tailed Kite
Level 5 (Elite):
350 or more Florida Species
Includes special gold border and text

 

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