Masters Tract Stormwater Treatment Facility

Florida · Southeast

Habitat
ForestWetland
Best Seasons
SpringFallWinter
Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

October-April

About This Location

Masters Tract Stormwater Treatment Facility is a productive birding destination in Florida, with 236 species recorded on eBird. This forest and wetland habitat attracts Blue-winged Teal, Sora, 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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Notable Species

Live Bird Data

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Notable Sightings

Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days

Barn Swallow

Hirundo rustica

3/5/2026Masters Tract Stormwater Treatment Facility1 observed

American Redstart

Setophaga ruticilla

3/5/2026Ravine Gardens SP1 observed

Florida Scrub-Jay

Aphelocoma coerulescens

3/3/2026211 Oak Ridge Drive, Welaka, Florida, US (29.478, -81.658)1 observed

Summer Tanager

Piranga rubra

3/3/2026Indian Trace1 observed

Egyptian Goose

Alopochen aegyptiaca

3/2/2026Royal St. Augustine Golf2 observed

Ash-throated Flycatcher

Myiarchus cinerascens

2/26/2026Masters Tract Stormwater Treatment Facility1 observed

Dark-eyed Junco

Junco hyemalis

2/24/2026Estrada Neighborhood1 observed

Short-tailed Hawk

Buteo brachyurus

2/22/2026Dunns Creek SP1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Blue-winged Teal

23/5/2026

King Rail

13/5/2026

Common Gallinule

423/5/2026

Wood Stork

63/5/2026

Double-crested Cormorant

63/5/2026

Roseate Spoonbill

13/5/2026

Tricolored Heron

53/5/2026

Great Egret

33/5/2026

Osprey

13/5/2026

Bald Eagle

23/5/2026

Belted Kingfisher

13/5/2026

American Kestrel

13/5/2026

Eastern Phoebe

13/5/2026

Blue-gray Gnatcatcher

13/5/2026

Savannah Sparrow

33/5/2026

Red-winged Blackbird

203/5/2026

Boat-tailed Grackle

43/5/2026

Common Yellowthroat

23/5/2026

Palm Warbler

13/5/2026

Yellow-rumped Warbler

223/5/2026

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 Masters Tract Stormwater Treatment Facility for birding?
The best months to visit Masters Tract Stormwater Treatment Facility for birding are October-April. The best seasons are Spring and Fall and Winter.
What birds can I see at Masters Tract Stormwater Treatment Facility?
Notable species at Masters Tract Stormwater Treatment Facility include Blue-winged Teal, Sora, Common Gallinule, Limpkin, Least Sandpiper. The area supports forest, wetland habitats.
How difficult is birding at Masters Tract Stormwater Treatment Facility?
Birding at Masters Tract Stormwater Treatment Facility is rated as Moderate. Some trails may require moderate fitness and basic hiking ability.
What amenities are available at Masters Tract Stormwater Treatment Facility?
Masters Tract Stormwater Treatment Facility offers the following amenities: Parking, Trails.