By: Kyle

American Coot  American Coots are found in fresh- and saltwater wetlands.  They usually nest over water, they build many nests and use only one.  They usually live in family of a dozen or more individuals with non-breeding members assisting in care of the young.

Black-bellied Whistling Duck  They are named because of their whistling calls.  They inhabit fresh and brackish ponds, marshes, and streams.  These birds are knows to nest in trees unlike there sister species The Fulvous.

Bald Eagle  In 1782, the Bald Eagle was chosen as the national emblem, beating the Wild Turkey by one vote.  There are now more than 3000 Bald Eagles in Florida.  Eagles build huge nests in tall trees and often return to the same nest year after year

Mourning Dove  They are ground feeders, but will use any feeder they can land on.  They build their nests on flat surfaces, including the ground, but don't use nest boxes.  They are poor nest builders.

Great White Heron  They usually inhabits freshwater marshes in central and south Florida.  It nests in low vegetation above the water or at the water's edge.  It hunts by standing still or clinging to emergent vegetation and then quickly stabbing its prey.

Osprey  They are found along lakes, rivers, and coasts with somewhat clear water.  Ospreys nest near or over water in the tops of tall trees.  They hunt by hovering high above the water and plunging with talons extended to catch fish.

Wakulla Seaside Sparrow  They inhabit Gulf coastal marshes.  When mangroves overrun the grassy vegetation in these areas, the sparrows move on.  They eat fish, Sea snails, and other small insects near the coastline.

Anhinga  They inhabit quiet bodies of freshwater and, while found statewide, are much more numerous in central and south Florida.  Anhingas build platform nests in trees, preferably clusters of willows, or reuse a heron or egret nest.  They usually nest in colonies which may include herons and egrets.

Barn Owl  The Barn Owl is strictly nocturnal.  It’s a very common bird but is rarely seen.  It will hunt and or roost in gardens.

Eastern Meadowlark  While they primarily eat insects on the ground, all but the Meadowlark visit feeders.  They nest in others birds nests.  They never nest in boxes.

Credits Page  All pictures from Google Image Search  Is where I found my information.  Google and elgooG used to look up a few birds that I couldn’t find information on.  elgooG was used to reverse the images.