Shell Island
Florida · Southeast
About This Location
Shell Island is a productive birding destination in Florida, with 201 species recorded on eBird. This coastal habitat attracts Bufflehead, Red-breasted Merganser, and Mourning Dove 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
Vermilion Flycatcher
Pyrocephalus rubinus
Hairy Woodpecker
Leuconotopicus villosus
Baltimore Oriole
Icterus galbula
King Rail
Rallus elegans
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Bufflehead
Red-breasted Merganser
Mourning Dove
Black-bellied Plover
Snowy Plover
Willet
Sanderling
Laughing Gull
Ring-billed Gull
American Herring Gull
Forster's Tern
Royal Tern
Double-crested Cormorant
Little Blue Heron
Great Egret
Great Blue Heron
Brown Pelican
Turkey Vulture
Osprey
Bald Eagle
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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