Green Cay Wetlands & Nature Center
Florida · Southeast
Easy
October-April
Free
Open Wed-Sun, 7 AM - sunset
About This Location
Green Cay Wetlands & Nature Center is a productive birding destination in Florida, with 261 species recorded on eBird. This forest and wetland habitat attracts Blue-winged Teal, Mottled Duck, and Rock Pigeon 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
Hudsonian Whimbrel
Numenius hudsonicus
Palm Warbler (Yellow)
Setophaga palmarum
Blue-crowned Parakeet
Thectocercus acuticaudatus
White-crowned Sparrow
Zonotrichia leucophrys
Lincoln's Sparrow
Melospiza lincolnii
Vermilion Flycatcher
Pyrocephalus rubinus
Common Eider
Somateria mollissima
Nashville Warbler
Leiothlypis ruficapilla
Wilson's Warbler
Cardellina pusilla
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Fulvous Whistling-Duck
Blue-winged Teal
White-winged Dove
Chuck-will's-widow
Common Gallinule
American Coot
Pied-billed Grebe
Anhinga
Double-crested Cormorant
White Ibis
Glossy Ibis
Tricolored Heron
Green Heron
Western Cattle-Egret
Great Blue Heron
Black Vulture
Fish Crow
Red-winged Blackbird
Boat-tailed Grackle
Palm Warbler
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
- Wakodahatchee Wetlands
- Loxahatchee NWR
- Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens
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