Wellington Environmental Preserve
Florida · Southeast
About This Location
Wellington Environmental Preserve is a productive birding destination in Florida, with 210 species recorded on eBird. This forest and wetland habitat attracts Black-bellied Whistling-Duck, Fulvous Whistling-Duck, and Blue-winged Teal 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
Cave Swallow
Petrochelidon fulva
Bank Swallow
Riparia riparia
Wilson's Storm-Petrel
Oceanites oceanicus
Sooty Tern
Onychoprion fuscatus
Scopoli's Shearwater
Calonectris diomedea
Great Blue Heron (Great White)
Ardea herodias
Pectoral Sandpiper
Calidris melanotos
Cave Swallow (Caribbean)
Petrochelidon fulva
Western Sandpiper
Calidris mauri
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Black-bellied Whistling-Duck
White-winged Dove
Mourning Dove
Common Nighthawk
Common Gallinule
Purple Gallinule
Gray-headed Swamphen
Sandhill Crane
Anhinga
Double-crested Cormorant
White Ibis
Least Bittern
Little Blue Heron
Great Egret
Great Blue Heron
Black Vulture
Turkey Vulture
Osprey
Red-bellied Woodpecker
Loggerhead Shrike
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.
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