Forest birding habitat

Fellsmere Grade Recreation Area

Florida · Southeast

Habitat
ForestWetland
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

October-April

About This Location

Fellsmere Grade Recreation Area is a productive birding destination in Florida, with 205 species recorded on eBird. This forest and wetland habitat attracts Common Gallinule, Anhinga, and Green Heron among many others. Mild winters attract waterfowl and sparrows, while spring and fall migration bring neotropical songbirds.

Location

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Notable Species

Live Bird Data

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Notable Sightings

Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days

Grasshopper Sparrow

Ammodramus savannarum

6/2/2026Yeehaw Junction Area4 observed

Northern Harrier

Circus hudsonius

6/2/2026Yeehaw Junction Area1 observed

Hairy Woodpecker

Leuconotopicus villosus

5/29/2026SSRPSP SW - Ditch 6 and Powerlines1 observed

Bank Swallow

Riparia riparia

5/28/2026Fellsmere Grade Recreation Area (Brevard Co.)1 observed

Short-tailed Hawk

Buteo brachyurus

5/26/2026Turkey Creek Sanctuary1 observed

Red-cockaded Woodpecker

Leuconotopicus borealis

5/25/2026St. Sebastian River Preserve SP - Yellow Trail2 observed

White-tailed Kite

Elanus leucurus

5/24/2026Fort Drum Service Plaza1 observed

White-rumped Sandpiper

Calidris fuscicollis

5/21/2026T.M. Goodwin WMA--Broadmoor Unit2 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

American Barn Owl

15/31/2026

Bank Swallow

15/28/2026

Common Gallinule

45/25/2026

Gray-headed Swamphen

25/25/2026

Limpkin

25/25/2026

Anhinga

655/25/2026

Glossy Ibis

15/25/2026

Roseate Spoonbill

345/25/2026

Tricolored Heron

15/25/2026

Snowy Egret

105/25/2026

Great Egret

65/25/2026

Black Vulture

215/25/2026

Turkey Vulture

115/25/2026

Red-shouldered Hawk

15/25/2026

Great Crested Flycatcher

15/25/2026

Barn Swallow

135/25/2026

Red-winged Blackbird

35/25/2026

Boat-tailed Grackle

65/25/2026

Black-bellied Whistling-Duck

145/23/2026

Black-necked Stilt

25/23/2026

Birding Tips

  1. 1

    Listen for vocalizations to locate canopy-dwelling warblers and vireos.

  2. 2

    Check forest edges and clearings for flycatchers and thrushes.

  3. 3

    Check for wintering sparrows in brushy edges from November through February.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit Fellsmere Grade Recreation Area for birding?
The best months to visit Fellsmere Grade Recreation Area for birding are October-April. The best seasons are Spring and Fall and Winter.
What birds can I see at Fellsmere Grade Recreation Area?
Notable species at Fellsmere Grade Recreation Area include Common Gallinule, Anhinga, Green Heron, Western Cattle-Egret, Great Blue Heron. The area supports forest, wetland habitats.
How difficult is birding at Fellsmere Grade Recreation Area?
Birding at Fellsmere Grade Recreation Area is rated as Moderate. Some trails may require moderate fitness and basic hiking ability.
What amenities are available at Fellsmere Grade Recreation Area?
Fellsmere Grade Recreation Area offers the following amenities: Parking, Trails.