Rotary Park at Merritt Island
Florida · Southeast
About This Location
Rotary Park at Merritt Island is a productive birding destination in Florida, with 204 species recorded on eBird. This coastal and urban park habitat attracts Black Vulture, Turkey Vulture, and Red-bellied Woodpecker 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
Common Black Hawk
Buteogallus anthracinus
Little Egret
Egretta garzetta
American Crow
Corvus brachyrhynchos
Brown Noddy
Anous stolidus
Burrowing Owl
Athene cunicularia
Eastern Phoebe
Sayornis phoebe
American Robin
Turdus migratorius
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Black-bellied Whistling-Duck
Mottled Duck
Mallard x Mottled Duck (hybrid)
Mourning Dove
Chimney Swift
Killdeer
White Ibis
Glossy Ibis
Snowy Egret
Great Egret
Osprey
Sharp-shinned Hawk
Red-shouldered Hawk
Red-bellied Woodpecker
Downy Woodpecker
Pileated Woodpecker
Great Crested Flycatcher
Yellow-throated Vireo
Blue-headed Vireo
Red-eyed Vireo
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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