Harns Marsh
Florida · Southeast
About This Location
Harns Marsh is a productive birding destination in Florida, with 233 species recorded on eBird. This wetland habitat attracts Blue-winged Teal, Rock Pigeon, and Common Gallinule among many others. Mild winters attract waterfowl and sparrows, while spring and fall migration bring neotropical songbirds.
Location
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Live Bird Data
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Notable Sightings
Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days
Florida Scrub-Jay
Aphelocoma coerulescens
Gray Catbird
Dumetella carolinensis
American Bittern
Botaurus lentiginosus
Belted Kingfisher
Megaceryle alcyon
Cedar Waxwing
Bombycilla cedrorum
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Mourning Dove
Common Gallinule
American Coot
Gray-headed Swamphen
Limpkin
Sandhill Crane
Anhinga
Little Blue Heron
Tricolored Heron
Green Heron
Great Egret
Great Blue Heron
Turkey Vulture
Snail Kite
Red-shouldered Hawk
Great Crested Flycatcher
Blue Jay
Northern Mockingbird
Red-winged Blackbird
Boat-tailed Grackle
Birding Tips
- 1
Bring waterproof boots for marsh trails and muddy edges.
- 2
Scan the edges of open water for herons, egrets, and rails at dawn.
- 3
Check for wintering sparrows in brushy edges from November through February.
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