In the shadow of metropolitan Tampa-St Petersburg, Egmont Key, Passage Key, and Pinellas Refuges dazzle us with white sandy beaches, spectacular nesting birds, and a historic coastal fort. Each refuge serves as critical wildlife habitat and a time capsule for the story of Florida. These emerald islands were protected by dedicated conservationists whose work is carried on by professionals and volunteers. Join the Friends of the Tampa Bay National Wildlife Refuges and Into Nature Films for a journey into these ever-changing islands where birds can be birds.