Recent bird sightings around Sarasota

Photos from local birders at Sarasota and Manatee hotspots, newest first. Every photo is credited to the person who took it. Seen something good? Share your sighting.

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Purple Gallinule at Celery Fields, photographed by Jason Jacobs
Purple GallinuleCelery Fields · Photo: Jason Jacobs

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