Delnor-Wiggins Pass State Park

Florida · Southeast

Habitat
ForestWetland
Best Seasons
SpringFallWinter
Difficulty

Easy

Best Months

October-April

About This Location

Delnor-Wiggins Pass State Park is a productive birding destination in Florida, with 215 species recorded on eBird. This forest and wetland habitat attracts Sanderling, Laughing Gull, and Ring-billed Gull 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

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Notable Sightings

Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days

Great Blue Heron (Great White)

Ardea herodias

3/5/2026Hole in the Wall Golf Club, Naples US-FL 26.18876, -81.791341 observed

Common Eider

Somateria mollissima

3/4/2026Lovers Key SP1 observed

Lesser Nighthawk

Chordeiles acutipennis

3/4/2026Lakes Park, Fort Myers US-FL 26.52471, -81.880851 observed

Red-cockaded Woodpecker

Leuconotopicus borealis

3/4/2026Picayune Strand SF--Belle Mead Horse Trail2 observed

Great Black-backed Gull

Larus marinus

3/3/2026Naples Beach, near Moorings, Harbor Drive and 411 observed

White-crowned Sparrow

Zonotrichia leucophrys

3/1/2026Oriole Road1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Sanderling

503/1/2026

Laughing Gull

13/1/2026

Ring-billed Gull

33/1/2026

Magnificent Frigatebird

13/1/2026

Double-crested Cormorant

103/1/2026

Snowy Egret

13/1/2026

Great Egret

13/1/2026

Brown Pelican

183/1/2026

Turkey Vulture

13/1/2026

Osprey

13/1/2026

Semipalmated Plover

92/28/2026

Piping Plover

82/28/2026

Snowy Plover

22/28/2026

Sandwich Tern

22/28/2026

Royal Tern

32/28/2026

American Herring Gull

12/28/2026

White Ibis

12/28/2026

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 Delnor-Wiggins Pass State Park for birding?
The best months to visit Delnor-Wiggins Pass State Park for birding are October-April. The best seasons are Spring and Fall and Winter.
What birds can I see at Delnor-Wiggins Pass State Park?
Notable species at Delnor-Wiggins Pass State Park include Sanderling, Laughing Gull, Ring-billed Gull, Magnificent Frigatebird, Double-crested Cormorant. The area supports forest, wetland habitats.
How difficult is birding at Delnor-Wiggins Pass State Park?
Birding at Delnor-Wiggins Pass State Park is rated as Easy. The trails and viewing areas are accessible for birders of all experience levels.
What amenities are available at Delnor-Wiggins Pass State Park?
Delnor-Wiggins Pass State Park offers the following amenities: Parking, Restrooms, Trails, Visitor Center.