Rookery Bay NERR
Florida · Southeast
Moderate
October-April
About This Location
Rookery Bay NERR is a productive birding destination in Florida, with 219 species recorded on eBird. This coastal habitat attracts American Oystercatcher, Black-bellied Plover, and Double-crested Cormorant 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
Great Blue Heron (Great White)
Ardea herodias
Red-cockaded Woodpecker
Leuconotopicus borealis
Great Black-backed Gull
Larus marinus
Northern Yellow Warbler
Setophaga aestiva
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
American Oystercatcher
Black-bellied Plover
Double-crested Cormorant
White Ibis
Black-crowned Night Heron
Little Blue Heron
Tricolored Heron
Reddish Egret
Snowy Egret
Green Heron
Great Egret
Great Blue Heron
American White Pelican
Brown Pelican
Osprey
Belted Kingfisher
Red-bellied Woodpecker
Great Crested Flycatcher
Black Vulture
Turkey Vulture
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.
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