Everglades National Park - Snake Bight Trail

Florida · Southeast

Habitat
ForestWetland
Best Seasons
SpringFallWinter
Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

October-April

About This Location

Everglades National Park - Snake Bight Trail is a productive birding destination in Florida, with 227 species recorded on eBird. This forest and wetland habitat attracts Clapper Rail, Black-bellied Plover, and Marbled Godwit 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

Nashville Warbler

Leiothlypis ruficapilla

3/4/2026Everglades NP--Guy Bradley Trail1 observed

American Flamingo

Phoenicopterus ruber

3/3/2026Everglades NP--Snake Bight Trail2 observed

Shiny Cowbird

Molothrus bonariensis

3/1/2026Everglades NP--Flamingo1 observed

Orchard Oriole

Icterus spurius

3/1/2026Everglades NP--Flamingo2 observed

Great Blue Heron (Wurdemann's)

Ardea herodias

2/27/2026West Lake Boardwalk, Homestead US-FL 25.21456, -80.850191 observed

Clapper Rail

Rallus crepitans

2/27/2026Everglades NP--Snake Bight Trail2 observed

Clay-colored Sparrow

Spizella pallida

2/23/2026Everglades NP--Eco Pond1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Black-bellied Plover

303/4/2026

Marbled Godwit

13/4/2026

Lesser Yellowlegs

13/4/2026

Willet

1203/4/2026

Dunlin

203/4/2026

Laughing Gull

13/4/2026

Black Skimmer

3003/4/2026

Double-crested Cormorant

63/4/2026

White Ibis

503/4/2026

Roseate Spoonbill

1003/4/2026

Little Blue Heron

43/4/2026

Tricolored Heron

53/4/2026

Snowy Egret

13/4/2026

Green Heron

13/4/2026

Great Egret

303/4/2026

Great Blue Heron

43/4/2026

American White Pelican

503/4/2026

Brown Pelican

33/4/2026

Black Vulture

23/4/2026

Turkey Vulture

303/4/2026

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 Everglades National Park - Snake Bight Trail for birding?
The best months to visit Everglades National Park - Snake Bight Trail for birding are October-April. The best seasons are Spring and Fall and Winter.
What birds can I see at Everglades National Park - Snake Bight Trail?
Notable species at Everglades National Park - Snake Bight Trail include Clapper Rail, Black-bellied Plover, Marbled Godwit, Lesser Yellowlegs, Willet. The area supports forest, wetland habitats.
How difficult is birding at Everglades National Park - Snake Bight Trail?
Birding at Everglades National Park - Snake Bight Trail is rated as Moderate. Some trails may require moderate fitness and basic hiking ability.
What amenities are available at Everglades National Park - Snake Bight Trail?
Everglades National Park - Snake Bight Trail offers the following amenities: Parking, Restrooms, Trails, Visitor Center.