Weekiwachee Preserve, east of Shoal Line Boulevard

Florida · Southeast

Habitat
ForestWetland
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

October-April

About This Location

Weekiwachee Preserve, east of Shoal Line Boulevard is a productive birding destination in Florida, with 254 species recorded on eBird. This forest and wetland habitat attracts Mourning Dove, Sandhill Crane, and Laughing Gull 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

Great Crested Flycatcher

Myiarchus crinitus

3/5/2026Wolf Road1 observed

Hairy Woodpecker

Leuconotopicus villosus

3/4/2026Chassahowitzka WMA1 observed

Yellow-throated Vireo

Vireo flavifrons

2/28/2026Private residence Distant Breeze1 observed

Short-tailed Hawk

Buteo brachyurus

2/24/20267374 Shoal Line Blvd, Weeki Wachee US-FL (28.5352,-82.6183)1 observed

Swallow-tailed Kite

Elanoides forficatus

2/24/2026Suncoast Pkwy, Spring Hill US-FL 28.33508, -82.551881 observed

Summer Tanager

Piranga rubra

2/24/2026My Backyard1 observed

Barn Swallow

Hirundo rustica

2/21/2026Werner-Boyce Salt Springs SP1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Mourning Dove

43/2/2026

Sandhill Crane

23/2/2026

Laughing Gull

43/2/2026

Bald Eagle

13/2/2026

Red-bellied Woodpecker

53/2/2026

Downy Woodpecker

23/2/2026

Pileated Woodpecker

13/2/2026

Eastern Phoebe

13/2/2026

White-eyed Vireo

43/2/2026

American Crow

13/2/2026

Fish Crow

13/2/2026

Carolina Chickadee

33/2/2026

Tufted Titmouse

93/2/2026

Tree Swallow

13/2/2026

Blue-gray Gnatcatcher

13/2/2026

Carolina Wren

33/2/2026

Gray Catbird

23/2/2026

Eastern Bluebird

13/2/2026

Eastern Towhee

13/2/2026

Northern Parula

13/2/2026

Birding Tips

  1. 1

    Listen for vocalizations to locate canopy-dwelling warblers and vireos.

  2. 2

    Check forest edges and clearings for flycatchers and thrushes.

  3. 3

    Check for wintering sparrows in brushy edges from November through February.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit Weekiwachee Preserve, east of Shoal Line Boulevard for birding?
The best months to visit Weekiwachee Preserve, east of Shoal Line Boulevard for birding are October-April. The best seasons are Spring and Fall and Winter.
What birds can I see at Weekiwachee Preserve, east of Shoal Line Boulevard?
Notable species at Weekiwachee Preserve, east of Shoal Line Boulevard include Mourning Dove, Sandhill Crane, Laughing Gull, Bald Eagle, Red-bellied Woodpecker. The area supports forest, wetland habitats.
How difficult is birding at Weekiwachee Preserve, east of Shoal Line Boulevard?
Birding at Weekiwachee Preserve, east of Shoal Line Boulevard is rated as Moderate. Some trails may require moderate fitness and basic hiking ability.
What amenities are available at Weekiwachee Preserve, east of Shoal Line Boulevard?
Weekiwachee Preserve, east of Shoal Line Boulevard offers the following amenities: Parking, Restrooms, Trails, Visitor Center.