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
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Hardwood Hammock Island
Visitors Gazebo
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Black-necked Stilt
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LAKE
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Cedar Upland Island
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Cypress Dome Island
Northern Shoveler
White Ibis
Observation Deck
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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
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Roseate Spoonbill
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Belted Kingfisher
Observation Deck Crested Cara Cara
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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.
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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.
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VIERA, FLORIDA
Purple Martin
Little Blue Heron
Great Blue Heron
❑ Belted Kingfisher
❑ Northern Cardinal
Northern Mockingbird
American Red Robin
Osprey
Killdeer Swallow-tailed Kite
Crested Caracara
❑ Northern Mockingbird
❑ Sandhill Crane
Jay Wherley
❑ Red-bellied Woodpecker
❑ American Kestrel
Fish Crow
Black-crowned Night Heron
❑ Crested Caracara
❑ Eastern Phoebe
Northern Harrier
Meadowlark
Least Bittern
Cooper’s Hawk
Great Egret
Red-winged Blackbird
❑ Tree Swallow
❑ Red-shouldered Hawk Tri-colored Heron
Red-bellied Woodpecker
Northern Flicker
❑ American Loggerhead Shrike Kestrel
❑ Roseate Spoonbill
Boat-tailed Grackle
Bald Eagle
Green Heron
Eastern Phoebe
❑ Osprey
Snowy Egret
Cattle Egret
❑ Wilson’s Snipe
European Starling
❑ Northern Harrier
Red-shouldered Hawk
Arnold Dubin
❑ Fish Crow
Loggerhead Shrike
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