Marco Island
Florida · Southeast
Challenging
October-April
About This Location
Marco Island is a productive birding destination in Florida, with 201 species recorded on eBird. This coastal habitat attracts Eurasian Collared-Dove, Mourning Dove, and Osprey 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
Great Blue Heron (Great White)
Ardea herodias
Red-cockaded Woodpecker
Leuconotopicus borealis
Great Black-backed Gull
Larus marinus
Northern Yellow Warbler
Setophaga aestiva
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Eurasian Collared-Dove
Mourning Dove
Osprey
Burrowing Owl
Red-bellied Woodpecker
Loggerhead Shrike
Blue Jay
American Crow
Fish Crow
European Starling
Northern Mockingbird
Northern Cardinal
Yellow-bellied Sapsucker
Common Grackle
Laughing Gull
Ring-billed Gull
Lesser Black-backed Gull
Black Skimmer
Royal Tern
Double-crested Cormorant
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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