CHARLIE CORBEIL’S BIRDING GUIDE 0.3 miles
Purple Gallinule
Cell 3
Wickham Rd.
Blue-Winged Teal Duck
Pied-billed Grebe
American Coot
Double-crested Cormorant
Charlie Corbeil’s Birding Guide A photographic tribute & legacy
In memory of Charlie Corbeil
Photo by Gene Wright
A Florida scrub jay rests on Corbeil in a photo called “Where did that bird go?,” posted by friends to a collection of photos of the famed naturalist and photographer at pbase.com/charlie_corbeil, click In Memoriam.
The wetlands’ “best friend,” photographer and Florida Master Naturalist, Charlie Corbeil, has left behind a legacy for wildlife enthusiasts to enjoy. He spent countless hours not only photographing the personality of this land and its inhabitants, but ensuring that others also had access and opportunity to enjoy its pristine beauty. This guide is just one more gift Corbeil made to the wetlands, the species that thrive there, and the people who love both.
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Common Moorhen
Anhinga
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Hardwood Hammock Island
Visitors Gazebo
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Black-necked Stilt
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LAKE
Cell 1
Cedar Upland Island
5 0.2
Cypress Dome Island
Northern Shoveler
White Ibis
Observation Deck
0.25 miles
Wood Stork
Mottled Duck
Cell 4
Viera Hospital
Black-bellied Whistling Duck
Glossy Ibis
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Viera
Limpkin
Sandhill Crane
Shorebird Nesting Island
0.3 m
Roseate Spoonbill
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Belted Kingfisher
Observation Deck Crested Cara Cara
0.55 miles ENTRANCE
VieraWetlands
Parking
Ritch Grissom Memorial Wetlands at Viera 10001 Wickham Road, Viera, Florida 32940 Wetlands information: 321-255-4488 Published by
The Ritch Grissom Memorial Wetlands at Viera consists of four shallow, man-made marshes surrounding a deep lake, with earthen berms that allow visitors access throughout the site. Pedestrians, vehicles, and bicyclists share the berm road, so please drive carefully.
Newspaper of Viera & Suntree........... BLUEWATER CRE ATIVE GROU P
The function of the wetlands is to polish reclaimed water from the adjacent treatment plant. They were named in memory of Ritch Grissom, a longtime employee of Brevard County, who worked at the facility. For recent wildlife sightings, upcoming events, and current hours of operation, please visit the volunteer website: FriendsOfViera.org. Additional information is available at Brevard County’s website GrissomWetlands.org. ©Bluewater Creative Group Inc.
VieraWetlandsBirding.com Photos by: Charlie Corbeil
VIERA, FLORIDA