Everglades National Park

Florida · Southeast

Habitat
WetlandMarshCoastalTropical
Best Seasons
WinterSpring
Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

December-March

Entrance Fee

$30 per vehicle (7-day pass)

Hours

Open 24 hours; visitor centers 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

About This Location

The Everglades is a vast subtropical wilderness and the largest tropical wilderness east of the Mississippi River. Its mosaic of sawgrass prairies, mangroves, and coastal habitats supports an extraordinary diversity of wading birds, raptors, and tropical specialties.

Location

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Notable Species

Live Bird Data

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Notable Sightings

Yellow-headed Blackbird

Xanthocephalus xanthocephalus

3/4/2026christ fellowship stuart1 observed

Ruby-throated Hummingbird

Archilochus colubris

3/4/2026311 NW Primitive Glen, Lake City US-FL 30.20217, -82.678271 observed

Florida Scrub-Jay

Aphelocoma coerulescens

3/4/2026Oscar Scherer State Park, Osprey US-FL 27.17753, -82.463689 observed

Magnolia Warbler

Setophaga magnolia

3/4/2026World Golf Village1 observed

Tropical Kingbird

Tyrannus melancholicus

3/4/2026Paul Rardin Park1 observed

Vermilion Flycatcher

Pyrocephalus rubinus

3/4/2026Paul Rardin Park1 observed

Vermilion Flycatcher

Pyrocephalus rubinus

3/4/2026Paul Rardin Park2 observed

Tropical Kingbird

Tyrannus melancholicus

3/4/2026Paul Rardin Park1 observed

Vermilion Flycatcher

Pyrocephalus rubinus

3/4/2026Paul Rardin Park2 observed

Tropical Kingbird

Tyrannus melancholicus

3/4/2026Paul Rardin Park1 observed

Tropical Kingbird

Tyrannus melancholicus

3/4/202633430, Belle Glade US-FL 26.43582, -80.798951 observed

Lesser Nighthawk

Chordeiles acutipennis

3/4/2026Lakes Park1 observed

Lesser Black-backed Gull

Larus fuscus

3/4/2026SGI Patton Bridge East1 observed

Boat-tailed Grackle

Quiscalus major

3/4/202616757–16773 Perdido Key Dr, Pensacola US-FL 30.28452, -87.503932 observed

Tricolored Munia

Lonchura malacca

3/4/2026Belle Glade Marina & Torry Island1 observed

Yellow-throated Vireo

Vireo flavifrons

3/4/2026San Felasco City Park1 observed

Red-cockaded Woodpecker

Leuconotopicus borealis

3/4/20268459 Woburn Court, Windermere, Florida, US (28.448, -81.548)2 observed

Vermilion Flycatcher

Pyrocephalus rubinus

3/4/2026Orlando Wetlands1 observed

Shiny Cowbird

Molothrus bonariensis

3/4/2026Sem-Chi Rice Mill2 observed

Red-cockaded Woodpecker

Leuconotopicus borealis

3/4/2026Jonathan Dickinson SP4 observed

Birding Tips

  1. 1

    Visit in dry season when birds concentrate around remaining water

  2. 2

    Anhinga Trail is the best easy walk for guaranteed close-up sightings

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit Everglades National Park for birding?
The best months to visit Everglades National Park for birding are December-March. The best seasons are Winter and Spring.
What birds can I see at Everglades National Park?
Notable species at Everglades National Park include Roseate Spoonbill, Snail Kite, Wood Stork, Short-tailed Hawk, Mangrove Cuckoo. The area supports wetland, marsh, coastal, tropical habitats.
How difficult is birding at Everglades National Park?
Birding at Everglades National Park is rated as Moderate. Some trails may require moderate fitness and basic hiking ability.
Is there an entrance fee at Everglades National Park?
The entrance fee at Everglades National Park is $30 per vehicle (7-day pass). Hours: Open 24 hours; visitor centers 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
What amenities are available at Everglades National Park?
Everglades National Park offers the following amenities: Parking, Restrooms, Visitor Center, Trails, Campground, Boat Tours.