Sem-Chi Rice Mill
Florida · Southeast
Moderate
October-April
About This Location
Sem-Chi Rice Mill is a productive birding destination in Florida, with 202 species recorded on eBird. This forest and wetland habitat attracts Common Gallinule, Caspian Tern, and Anhinga 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
Western Kingbird
Tyrannus verticalis
Blue-crowned Parakeet
Thectocercus acuticaudatus
Tropical Kingbird
Tyrannus melancholicus
Vermilion Flycatcher
Pyrocephalus rubinus
Tricolored Munia
Lonchura malacca
Shiny Cowbird
Molothrus bonariensis
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Common Gallinule
Caspian Tern
Anhinga
White Ibis
Little Blue Heron
Great Blue Heron
Northern Harrier
American Kestrel
Northern Rough-winged Swallow
Barn Swallow
Swamp Sparrow
Red-winged Blackbird
Boat-tailed Grackle
Mourning Dove
Gray-headed Swamphen
Black-bellied Plover
Greater Yellowlegs
Double-crested Cormorant
Great Egret
Osprey
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.
Amenities
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