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Most people probably already have their minds on a three day weekend filled with some sun, but as Matt Galka tells us, there’s a warning this weekend for people headed to the beach – watch out for our wildlife.

Memorial Day Weekend started early for the Kilgore clan.

“I’m just here for the beach to be honest with you, and family time,” said Clark Kilgore.

They came down to Franklin County from just outside of Atlanta.

“When I come to the ocean, I feel more at peace,” said beachgoer Wayne Jones.

They love Florida’s beautiful beaches…and they intend to keep them that way. State fish and wildlife officials and environmentalists hope the droves of locals and visitors hitting state beaches this weekend have the same approach.  FWC wants people to be aware of nesting birds.

“This is the peak for nesting for our shoreboards, our seabirds, and our waiting birds, and we want folks to know that and to remind them that they need to share the space,” said Kipp Frohlich with FWC.

Another friendly tip for those of us enjoying sand and sun this weekend…don’t feed the animals.

Julie Wraithmell with Audubon Florida says food and trash can attract unwanted predators for you and our flying friends.

“Keep your cheetos to yourself, don’t share them with the gulls,” she said.

Volunteers will be out at beaches statewide helping to make sure nests are protected.

Beachgoers should take note of posted signs where birds are nesting – but some may stray into the main areas, and that’s why people need to watch out.