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Lovers Key State Park

Florida · Southeast

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Habitat
ForestWetland
Best Seasons
SpringFallWinter
Difficulty

Easy

Best Months

October-April

About This Location

Lovers Key State Park is a productive birding destination in Florida, with 206 species recorded on eBird. This forest and wetland habitat attracts Common Eider, Solitary Sandpiper, and Sanderling among many others. Mild winters attract waterfowl and sparrows, while spring and fall migration bring neotropical songbirds.

Location

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Notable Species

Common EiderSolitary SandpiperSanderlingLaughing GullRing-billed Gull

Live Bird Data

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Notable Sightings

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

Lesser Nighthawk

Chordeiles acutipennis

3/4/2026Lakes Park1 observed

Lesser Nighthawk

Chordeiles acutipennis

3/4/2026Lakes Park1 observed

Northern Yellow Warbler

Setophaga aestiva

3/4/2026Six Mile Cypress Slough Preserve1 observed

Common Eider

Somateria mollissima

3/3/2026Lovers Key State Park, Bonita Springs US-FL 26.39194, -81.875871 observed

Lesser Nighthawk

Chordeiles acutipennis

3/3/2026Lakes Park1 observed

Great Black-backed Gull

Larus marinus

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

Lesser Nighthawk

Chordeiles acutipennis

3/2/2026Lakes Park1 observed

Lesser Nighthawk

Chordeiles acutipennis

3/1/2026Lakes Park, Fort Myers US-FL (26.5282,-81.8833)1 observed

White-crowned Sparrow

Zonotrichia leucophrys

3/1/2026Oriole Road1 observed

Common Eider

Somateria mollissima

2/27/2026Lovers Key SP1 observed

Common Eider

Somateria mollissima

2/26/20268700 Estero Boulevard, Fort Myers Beach, Florida, US (26.386, -81.874)1 observed

Common Eider

Somateria mollissima

2/26/2026Lovers key state park1 observed

Common Eider

Somateria mollissima

2/26/2026Lovers Key SP1 observed

Lesser Nighthawk

Chordeiles acutipennis

2/26/2026Lakes Park1 observed

Lesser Nighthawk

Chordeiles acutipennis

2/26/2026Lakes Park Trail1 observed

Lesser Nighthawk

Chordeiles acutipennis

2/26/2026Lakes Regional Park, Fort Myers US-FL 26.52647, -81.877901 observed

Lesser Nighthawk

Chordeiles acutipennis

2/26/2026Lakes Park1 observed

Recent Observations

Common Eider

Lovers Key SP

3/4/2026

1 birds

Solitary Sandpiper

Lovers Key SP

3/4/2026

1 birds

Sanderling

Lovers Key SP

3/4/2026

4 birds

Laughing Gull

Lovers Key SP

3/4/2026

50 birds

Ring-billed Gull

Lovers Key SP

3/4/2026

50 birds

American Herring Gull

Lovers Key SP

3/4/2026

20 birds

Royal Tern

Lovers Key SP

3/4/2026

150 birds

Tricolored Heron

Lovers Key SP

3/4/2026

1 birds

Snowy Egret

Lovers Key SP

3/3/2026

1 birds

Brown Pelican

Lovers Key SP

3/3/2026

1 birds

Spotted Sandpiper

Lovers Key SP

2/28/2026

1 birds

Willet

Lovers Key SP

2/28/2026

1 birds

Ruddy Turnstone

Lovers Key SP

2/28/2026

3 birds

Caspian Tern

Lovers Key SP

2/28/2026

2 birds

White Ibis

Lovers Key SP

2/28/2026

2 birds

Great Egret

Lovers Key SP

2/28/2026

2 birds

Osprey

Lovers Key SP

2/28/2026

1 birds

Belted Kingfisher

Lovers Key SP

2/28/2026

1 birds

Palm Warbler

Lovers Key SP

2/28/2026

1 birds

Yellow-rumped Warbler

Lovers Key SP

2/28/2026

2 birds

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.

Amenities

Parking
Restrooms
Trails
Visitor Center

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Birding Guides

The Ultimate Guide to Fall Bird Migration: Hawks, Sparrows, and Confusing Plumages

10 min read

How to Identify Birds Like an Expert: The Four Keys to Field Identification

11 min read

The Ultimate Beginner's Guide to Birdwatching: Gear, Identification, and Etiquette

8 min read

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit Lovers Key State Park for birding?▼
The best months to visit Lovers Key State Park for birding are October-April. The best seasons are Spring and Fall and Winter.
What birds can I see at Lovers Key State Park?▼
Notable species at Lovers Key State Park include Common Eider, Solitary Sandpiper, Sanderling, Laughing Gull, Ring-billed Gull. The area supports forest, wetland habitats.
How difficult is birding at Lovers Key State Park?▼
Birding at Lovers Key State Park is rated as Easy. The trails and viewing areas are accessible for birders of all experience levels.
What amenities are available at Lovers Key State Park?▼
Lovers Key State Park offers the following amenities: Parking, Restrooms, Trails, Visitor Center.