The Celery Fields
Florida · Southeast
Moderate
October-April
Free
Open daily, dawn to dusk
About This Location
The Celery Fields is a productive birding destination in Florida, with 262 species recorded on eBird. This forest and wetland habitat attracts Mourning Dove, White Ibis, and Crested Caracara 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
Summer Tanager
Piranga rubra
American Pipit
Anthus rubescens
Red-eyed Vireo
Vireo olivaceus
Florida Scrub-Jay
Aphelocoma coerulescens
Bronzed Cowbird
Molothrus aeneus
White-crowned Sparrow
Zonotrichia leucophrys
Dickcissel
Spiza americana
Nashville Warbler
Leiothlypis ruficapilla
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Mourning Dove
Nanday Parakeet
Purple Martin
Northern Mockingbird
Red-winged Blackbird
Brown-headed Cowbird
Boat-tailed Grackle
Palm Warbler
Yellow-rumped Warbler
Northern Cardinal
Mottled Duck
Eurasian Collared-Dove
Ruby-throated Hummingbird
Common Gallinule
Gray-headed Swamphen
Sandhill Crane
Anhinga
Double-crested Cormorant
Glossy Ibis
Tricolored Heron
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
- Myakka River State Park
- Sarasota Jungle Gardens
- Marie Selby Botanical Gardens
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