This article was adapted by Arny Rawson from History and Agriculture in Sarasota County Florida, published by the Sarasota County Fair and Sarasota County Historical Commission, 1976. The CELERY FIELDS comprise Sarasota County's regional stormwater retention area for the Phillippi Creek Drainage Basinthe largest such basin in the County. 210 species of birds have been identified in the Celery Fields. It became a great spot for bird watching, walking, running, biking, kite flying, and even horseback riding. Address:6200 Osprey Rd, Venice, FL 34293 Wilson House at Urfer Family Park. GPS Coordinates: 27.169771, -82.476867, Address: 13125 Honore Ave. Osprey, FL 34229 Later, most of the dirt was used for cover at the landfill and the remaining dirt was moved to where it stands today. CELERY FIELDS - 104 Photos & 24 Reviews - Palmer Blvd, Sarasota - Yelp Celery Fields Visit Website 6799 Palmer Boulevard Sarasota, FL 34240 Get Directions (941) 861-5000 Celery Fields is an ideal location for wildlife watching and passive recreational use. Improve this listing All photos (222) Top ways to experience nearby attractions LIKELY TO SELL OUT* Amish Experience Featured Birds: Almost 200 bird species have been counted by eBirders in the short time that the preserve has been County-owned and managed. In 2016, the County leased a 52-acre property (Winston Tract) just south of the then existing preserve; the Tract is mostly dense mangrove, but can be birded successfully along its perimeter. It is assumed however, that in the lowest areas, there was standing water throughout most of the year. Monk Parakeet and American Kestrel may be seen year-round in this area. Parking is available at both northern and southern ends of Lido Key. A footpath leads from the parking lot to the area where the Upper Lake now flows into the river (formerly the historic weir area) and, from there, you may bird along the banks of the Upper Lake. The third. Listen for Marsh Wren, Limpkin and Least Bittern. Terns often seen include Sandwich, Forsters, Common (migration), Least (summer), Royal, and, less frequently, Caspian. This group is for anyone that likes birding at "The Celery Fields" in Sarasota, Florida. It is recommended that visitors bring water, insect repellent, sunscreen, sturdy shoes and a rain jacket, in case the weather changes. Construction of the Celery Fields began in 1923. The main trail continues past private homes on one side of the trail and brackish marshes and freshwater wetlands on the other, and then reaches a loop trail circling a substantial lake with a central rookery island.
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