Now is the time to raise houses or gourds Screech Owls begin nesting in the central region of the state. South Florida should start seeing Wild Turkey and Quail breeding activity. 4-15th Magnificent Frigatebirds begin nesting in mangroves in the Florida Keys and Dry Tortugas.
Woodcocks begin courtship behavior in north Florida.
Ospreys will begin nesting in north Florida near the end of the month. Pileated Woodpeckers begin their mating season and will start announcing territories by drumming on various objects including houses and telephone poles. Alligator Snapping Turtles will start mating this month, with nesting activity throughout the spring Eastern Moles are breeding this month in tunnels under our lawns. Pocket Gophers begin their spring breeding season. Striped Skunks begin their breeding season Quail and Gray Squirrel hunting season is still open.