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. Magnificent Frigatebirds begin nesting in mangroves in the Florida Keys and Dry Tortugas. American Swallow-tailed Kites return to Florida from South American wintering areas.
Woodcocks begin courtship behavior in north Florida.
Ospreys will begin nesting in north Florida. Pileated Woodpeckers begin their mating season and will start announcing territories by drumming on various objects including houses and telephone poles. Purple Finches and Pine Siskins will leave our feeders and begin their migration back to northern nesting areas. 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.