Birding Sites and Checklist

Birding Sites in Hernando County is designed to help local and visiting birders by indicating the localities and times of year when birds are most likely to be found in Hernando County. The guide also describes the area's principal habitats and provides detailed driving directions to the places where birds can generally be observed.

The information was compiled by Hernando Audubon Society members. You can download a copy of Birding Sites in Hernando County by clicking on the icon at left (large PDF 1.1 MB). 

Printed copies are also generally available at our meetings or from:

Florida's Adventure Coast Visitors Bureau

205 E. Fort Dade Ave., Brooksville, FL 34601.

The bureau's telephone numbers are: 352-754-4405 and 800-601-4580.

The Bird Checklist indicates the seasonal distribution and the probability of finding each species in suitable habitat.  Click the icon at left to download a printable copy (PDF 255 KB).  Printing full-size requires a legal size 8.5" x14" sheet.

If you see any unusual birds in this area, please report to eBird at https://ebird.org/home, or email hernandoaudubonpresident@gmail.com with details about the species, location, and date of the sighting.