Circle B Bar Reserve
Florida · Southeast
Moderate
October-April
Free
Open daily, sunrise to sunset
About This Location
Circle B Bar Reserve is a productive birding destination in Florida, with 243 species recorded on eBird. This forest and wetland habitat attracts Common Ground Dove, Common Gallinule, and American Coot 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
Vesper Sparrow
Pooecetes gramineus
Western Tanager
Piranga ludoviciana
White-crowned Sparrow
Zonotrichia leucophrys
Whooping Crane
Grus americana
Red-headed Woodpecker
Melanerpes erythrocephalus
Field Sparrow
Spizella pusilla
Gray-headed Swamphen
Porphyrio poliocephalus
Eastern Kingbird
Tyrannus tyrannus
Reddish Egret
Egretta rufescens
Lincoln's Sparrow
Melospiza lincolnii
Swallow-tailed Kite
Elanoides forficatus
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Common Ground Dove
Common Gallinule
American Coot
Purple Gallinule
Sandhill Crane
Anhinga
Double-crested Cormorant
White Ibis
Glossy Ibis
Roseate Spoonbill
Little Blue Heron
Tricolored Heron
Snowy Egret
Great Egret
Great Blue Heron
Turkey Vulture
Osprey
Bald Eagle
Red-shouldered Hawk
Red-bellied Woodpecker
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
- Lake Hancock
- Saddle Creek Park
- Lakeland Highlands Scrub
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