Bird of the Week: Red-winged Blackbird
Common throughout Marion County year round, the male Red-winged Blackbirds are sharply attired with snappy red and yellow shoulder bars.
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Marion County Birds of the Week
My weekly Ocala Gazette feature explores Ocala birds and birding hotspots.
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Bird of the Week: Yellow-breasted Chat
The Yellow-breasted Chat is a rarity in Marion County, with less than 20 reported sightings on Cornell University’s popular eBird app.
Bird of the Week: Downy Woodpecker
The downy is the smallest woodpecker in Marion County and can be found in neighborhoods and forests all over town.
Bird of the Week: Black-Bellied Whistling Ducks
These little zebra-striped ducklings at the Ocala Wetland Recharge park grow up to look quite different.
Bird of the Week: Wood Duck
The male wood duck, with its colorful tartan appearance, is one of the most beautiful birds you’ll see in Ocala.
Bird of the Week: Prothonotary Warbler
Richard Nixon’s ascent to the presidency was in some small measure due to this stunning yellow bird. The rare(ish) prothonotary warbler is named for the
