MARION
AUDUBON SOCIETY

A Chapter of National Audubon Society

Great Birding Sites

   Great Florida Birding Trail Sites

Marion County is a wonderful place to be a bird watcher. In additon to being a great place for backyard birding, there are over 150 fantastic birding places within an hour and a half driving time. So, grab your binoculars and get out there. Don’t forget insect repellant, a hat and some water.

“The Great Florida Birding and Wildlife Trail is a program of the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission. At its core is a network of nearly 500 sites throughout Florida selected for their excellent birdwatching, wildlife viewing or educational opportunities. This 2,000-mile, self-guided highway trail is designed to conserve and enhance Florida's wildlife habitats by promoting birding and wildlife viewing activities, conservation education and economic opportunity.” from the Great Florida Birding Trail web site. Visit the web site at http://floridabirdingtrail.com for more information.

There are over 48 Great Florida Birding Trail sites in and around Marion County. After you have explore them you can expand your experience by visiting some of the sites that are further away. The following information came from the Great Florida Birding Trail East and the Great Florida Trail West Booklets. Booklets are also available for the Panhandle section and the South Section. Visit the above web site to request copies of the guide booklets for the Great Florida Birding Trail or visit the local office of the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission at 1239 S.W. 10th Street, Ocala, FL 34471. Phone 352-732-1225.

Listed below is a summary of great birding sites along with a link to that locations web site (where available) or phone number (if available). Additional information is also available by clicking on Additional Birding Sites.
We wish you an enjoyable birding or general nature experience at these sites.