Bahia Honda State Park

Florida · Southeast

Habitat
ForestWetland
Best Seasons
SpringFallWinter
Difficulty

Easy

Best Months

October-April

About This Location

Bahia Honda State Park is a productive birding destination in Florida, with 213 species recorded on eBird. This forest and wetland habitat attracts Ruddy Turnstone, Laughing Gull, and Royal Tern among many others. Mild winters attract waterfowl and sparrows, while spring and fall migration bring neotropical songbirds.

Location

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Notable Species

Live Bird Data

Powered by eBird / Cornell Lab of Ornithology

Notable Sightings

Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days

Stilt Sandpiper

Calidris himantopus

3/3/2026Old State Road 4a (Sugarloaf Key)1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Ruddy Turnstone

92/28/2026

Laughing Gull

22/28/2026

Royal Tern

22/28/2026

Brown Pelican

112/28/2026

Palm Warbler

12/28/2026

Semipalmated Plover

752/28/2026

Willet

352/28/2026

White Ibis

42/28/2026

Tricolored Heron

12/28/2026

Reddish Egret

22/28/2026

Snowy Egret

202/28/2026

Great Egret

122/28/2026

Osprey

12/28/2026

Belted Kingfisher

12/28/2026

Rock Pigeon

12/26/2026

Mourning Dove

12/26/2026

Sanderling

2/26/2026

Least Sandpiper

2/26/2026

Ring-billed Gull

12/26/2026

Magnificent Frigatebird

52/26/2026

Birding Tips

  1. 1

    Listen for vocalizations to locate canopy-dwelling warblers and vireos.

  2. 2

    Check forest edges and clearings for flycatchers and thrushes.

  3. 3

    Check for wintering sparrows in brushy edges from November through February.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit Bahia Honda State Park for birding?
The best months to visit Bahia Honda State Park for birding are October-April. The best seasons are Spring and Fall and Winter.
What birds can I see at Bahia Honda State Park?
Notable species at Bahia Honda State Park include Ruddy Turnstone, Laughing Gull, Royal Tern, Brown Pelican, Palm Warbler. The area supports forest, wetland habitats.
How difficult is birding at Bahia Honda State Park?
Birding at Bahia Honda State Park is rated as Easy. The trails and viewing areas are accessible for birders of all experience levels.
What amenities are available at Bahia Honda State Park?
Bahia Honda State Park offers the following amenities: Parking, Restrooms, Trails, Visitor Center.