Lake Elberta

Florida · Southeast

Habitat
Lake
Best Seasons
SpringFallWinter
Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

October-April

About This Location

Lake Elberta is a productive birding destination in Florida, with 226 species recorded on eBird. This lake habitat attracts Canada Goose, Lesser Scaup, and Bufflehead 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

Rufous Hummingbird

Selasphorus rufus

3/5/20262920 Pearl Drive, Tallahassee, Florida, US (30.485, -84.283)1 observed

Dunlin

Calidris alpina

3/5/2026Rhoden Cove Road Landing1 observed

Snail Kite

Rostrhamus sociabilis

3/4/2026Ice Station Arendell1 observed

Brown Creeper

Certhia americana

3/4/2026Old Plank Road1 observed

Nashville Warbler

Leiothlypis ruficapilla

3/4/2026Heartwood Hills1 observed

Purple Finch

Haemorhous purpureus

3/4/2026Heartwood Hills5 observed

Black-chinned Hummingbird

Archilochus alexandri

3/4/2026Heartwood Hills1 observed

Summer Tanager

Piranga rubra

3/3/2026Cardinal Cove, private residence, Tallahassee US-FL 30.52636, -84.011881 observed

Peregrine Falcon

Falco peregrinus

3/3/2026Rhoden Cove Road Landing2 observed

Brown Pelican

Pelecanus occidentalis

3/2/2026Lafayette Heritage Trail Park1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Canada Goose

263/3/2026

Lesser Scaup

43/3/2026

Bufflehead

43/3/2026

Laughing Gull

203/3/2026

White Ibis

83/3/2026

Great Egret

13/3/2026

Red-shouldered Hawk

13/3/2026

American Crow

43/3/2026

Carolina Wren

23/3/2026

Northern Mockingbird

23/3/2026

Red-winged Blackbird

23/3/2026

Yellow-rumped Warbler

33/3/2026

Pied-billed Grebe

23/3/2026

Double-crested Cormorant

123/3/2026

Snowy Egret

13/3/2026

Turkey Vulture

23/3/2026

Blue Jay

23/3/2026

Fish Crow

143/3/2026

Purple Martin

163/3/2026

European Starling

153/3/2026

Birding Tips

  1. 1

    Scan the water surface methodically for diving ducks, loons, and grebes.

  2. 2

    Check the shoreline and mudflats for shorebirds and wading birds.

  3. 3

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

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit Lake Elberta for birding?
The best months to visit Lake Elberta for birding are October-April. The best seasons are Spring and Fall and Winter.
What birds can I see at Lake Elberta?
Notable species at Lake Elberta include Canada Goose, Lesser Scaup, Bufflehead, Laughing Gull, White Ibis. The area supports lake habitats.
How difficult is birding at Lake Elberta?
Birding at Lake Elberta is rated as Moderate. Some trails may require moderate fitness and basic hiking ability.
What amenities are available at Lake Elberta?
Lake Elberta offers the following amenities: Parking, Trails.