Marco Island
Florida · Southeast
About This Location
Marco Island is a productive birding destination in Florida, with 201 species recorded on eBird. This coastal habitat attracts Eurasian Collared-Dove, Mourning Dove, and Osprey 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
Shiny Cowbird
Molothrus bonariensis
Common Tern
Sterna hirundo
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Mourning Dove
Black-bellied Plover
Spotted Sandpiper
Willet
Ruddy Turnstone
Sanderling
Laughing Gull
Black Skimmer
Least Tern
Sandwich Tern
Royal Tern
Magnificent Frigatebird
Double-crested Cormorant
White Ibis
Yellow-crowned Night Heron
Little Blue Heron
Tricolored Heron
Reddish Egret
Snowy Egret
Green Heron
Birding Tips
- 1
Check rocky shorelines and jetties at low tide for shorebirds.
- 2
Scan offshore waters with a spotting scope for seabirds and waterfowl.
- 3
Check for wintering sparrows in brushy edges from November through February.
Amenities
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