Fakahatchee Strand Preserve State Park - Big Cypress Bend Boardwalk

Florida · Southeast

Habitat
ForestWetland
Best Seasons
SpringFallWinter
Difficulty

Easy

Best Months

October-April

About This Location

Fakahatchee Strand Preserve State Park - Big Cypress Bend Boardwalk is a productive birding destination in Florida, with 205 species recorded on eBird. This forest and wetland habitat attracts Great Egret, Great Blue Heron, and Black Vulture 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

3/6/2026Ten Thousand Islands NWR--Marsh Trail & Observation Tower1 observed

Red-cockaded Woodpecker

Leuconotopicus borealis

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

Yellow Rail

Coturnicops noveboracensis

3/4/2026Big Cypress National Preserve, Ochopee US-FL 25.86743, -81.219531 observed

Northern Yellow Warbler

Setophaga aestiva

3/1/2026Ten Thousand Islands NWR--Marsh Trail & Observation Tower1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Anhinga

33/6/2026

Double-crested Cormorant

13/6/2026

White Ibis

13/6/2026

Great Egret

13/6/2026

Black Vulture

143/6/2026

Osprey

23/6/2026

Bald Eagle

13/6/2026

Red-shouldered Hawk

13/6/2026

Belted Kingfisher

13/6/2026

Red-bellied Woodpecker

13/6/2026

White-eyed Vireo

13/6/2026

Blue Jay

13/6/2026

American Crow

23/6/2026

Carolina Wren

13/6/2026

Gray Catbird

53/6/2026

Common Grackle

13/6/2026

Black-and-white Warbler

13/6/2026

Prairie Warbler

13/6/2026

Northern Cardinal

13/6/2026

Great Blue Heron

13/5/2026

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 Fakahatchee Strand Preserve State Park - Big Cypress Bend Boardwalk for birding?
The best months to visit Fakahatchee Strand Preserve State Park - Big Cypress Bend Boardwalk for birding are October-April. The best seasons are Spring and Fall and Winter.
What birds can I see at Fakahatchee Strand Preserve State Park - Big Cypress Bend Boardwalk?
Notable species at Fakahatchee Strand Preserve State Park - Big Cypress Bend Boardwalk include Great Egret, Great Blue Heron, Black Vulture, Osprey, Swallow-tailed Kite. The area supports forest, wetland habitats.
How difficult is birding at Fakahatchee Strand Preserve State Park - Big Cypress Bend Boardwalk?
Birding at Fakahatchee Strand Preserve State Park - Big Cypress Bend Boardwalk is rated as Easy. The trails and viewing areas are accessible for birders of all experience levels.
What amenities are available at Fakahatchee Strand Preserve State Park - Big Cypress Bend Boardwalk?
Fakahatchee Strand Preserve State Park - Big Cypress Bend Boardwalk offers the following amenities: Parking, Restrooms, Trails, Visitor Center.