Merritt Island
Florida · Southeast
About This Location
Merritt Island is a productive birding destination in Florida, with 237 species recorded on eBird. This coastal habitat attracts Western Cattle-Egret, Brown Pelican, and Egyptian Goose 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
Great-tailed Grackle
Quiscalus mexicanus
Belted Kingfisher
Megaceryle alcyon
Monk Parakeet
Myiopsitta monachus
American Crow
Corvus brachyrhynchos
Short-tailed Hawk
Buteo brachyurus
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Magnificent Frigatebird
Gray Kingbird
Anhinga
Osprey
Black-bellied Whistling-Duck
Mallard x Mottled Duck (hybrid)
Lesser Scaup
Rock Pigeon
Eurasian Collared-Dove
Mourning Dove
Chimney Swift
Laughing Gull
Caspian Tern
Royal Tern
Double-crested Cormorant
White Ibis
Yellow-crowned Night Heron
Little Blue Heron
Tricolored Heron
Snowy Egret
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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