Orlando Wetlands
Florida · Southeast
Moderate
October-April
Free
Open daily, sunrise to sunset (closed Oct 1 - Jan 20 for hunting)
About This Location
Orlando Wetlands is a productive birding destination in Florida, with 252 species recorded on eBird. This forest and wetland habitat attracts Blue-winged Teal, Northern Shoveler, 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
Bahama Mockingbird
Mimus gundlachii
Ruddy Duck
Oxyura jamaicensis
American Flamingo
Phoenicopterus ruber
Cliff Swallow
Petrochelidon pyrrhonota
American Crow
Corvus brachyrhynchos
Carolina Chickadee
Poecile carolinensis
Red-cockaded Woodpecker
Leuconotopicus borealis
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Black-bellied Whistling-Duck
Common Ground Dove
Common Gallinule
American Coot
Purple Gallinule
Limpkin
Sandhill Crane
Black-necked Stilt
Wood Stork
Anhinga
White Ibis
Glossy Ibis
Roseate Spoonbill
Black-crowned Night Heron
Little Blue Heron
Tricolored Heron
Snowy Egret
Green Heron
Great Egret
Great Blue Heron
Birding Tips
- 1
Listen for vocalizations to locate canopy-dwelling warblers and vireos.
- 2
Check forest edges and clearings for flycatchers and thrushes.
- 3
Check for wintering sparrows in brushy edges from November through February.
- 4
Bring insect repellent — wetland areas can have significant mosquito activity, especially in warmer months.
- 5
Waterproof boots are recommended as trails near marshes can be muddy, especially after rain.
Amenities
Nearby Attractions
- Tosohatchee WMA
- Lake Apopka Wildlife Drive
- Orlando Urban Trail
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