The Celery Fields
Florida · Southeast
Moderate
October-April
Free
Open daily, dawn to dusk
About This Location
The Celery Fields is a productive birding destination in Florida, with 262 species recorded on eBird. This forest and wetland habitat attracts Mourning Dove, White Ibis, and Crested Caracara 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
Gull-billed Tern
Gelochelidon nilotica
Florida Scrub-Jay
Aphelocoma coerulescens
Brown Booby
Sula leucogaster
Belted Kingfisher
Megaceryle alcyon
Willet (Eastern)
Tringa semipalmata
American Flamingo
Phoenicopterus ruber
Prairie Warbler
Setophaga discolor
Great Egret x Great Blue Heron (hybrid)
Ardea alba x herodias
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Black-bellied Whistling-Duck
Mottled Duck
Chimney Swift
Common Gallinule
Purple Gallinule
Gray-headed Swamphen
Black-necked Stilt
Black Skimmer
Anhinga
Glossy Ibis
Least Bittern
Tricolored Heron
Red-winged Blackbird
Boat-tailed Grackle
Eurasian Collared-Dove
Common Ground Dove
Mourning Dove
Limpkin
Sandhill Crane
White Ibis
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
- Myakka River State Park
- Sarasota Jungle Gardens
- Marie Selby Botanical Gardens
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