Point Ybel Lighthouse Beach Park

Florida · Southeast

Habitat
CoastalUrban Park
Best Seasons
SpringFallWinter
Difficulty

Easy

Best Months

October-April

About This Location

Point Ybel Lighthouse Beach Park is a productive birding destination in Florida, with 244 species recorded on eBird. This coastal and urban park habitat attracts Snowy Plover, Sanderling, and Black-bellied Plover 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

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

Northern Yellow Warbler

Setophaga aestiva

3/4/2026Six Mile Cypress Slough Preserve1 observed

White-crowned Sparrow

Zonotrichia leucophrys

3/1/2026Oriole Road1 observed

Prothonotary Warbler

Protonotaria citrea

2/25/2026Bailey Homestead Wetlands Preserve1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Lesser Black-backed Gull

13/5/2026

Osprey

13/5/2026

Snowy Plover

23/5/2026

Sanderling

233/5/2026

Black-bellied Plover

23/5/2026

Willet

113/5/2026

Ruddy Turnstone

83/5/2026

Red Knot

13/5/2026

Sandwich Tern

23/2/2026

Royal Tern

13/2/2026

Swallow-tailed Kite

33/2/2026

Merlin

13/2/2026

Blue-gray Gnatcatcher

13/2/2026

Gray Catbird

23/2/2026

Northern Parula

23/2/2026

Ring-billed Gull

43/2/2026

Red-bellied Woodpecker

13/2/2026

Piping Plover

62/26/2026

Laughing Gull

112/26/2026

American Herring Gull

32/26/2026

Birding Tips

  1. 1

    Check rocky shorelines and jetties at low tide for shorebirds.

  2. 2

    Scan offshore waters with a spotting scope for seabirds and waterfowl.

  3. 3

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

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit Point Ybel Lighthouse Beach Park for birding?
The best months to visit Point Ybel Lighthouse Beach Park for birding are October-April. The best seasons are Spring and Fall and Winter.
What birds can I see at Point Ybel Lighthouse Beach Park?
Notable species at Point Ybel Lighthouse Beach Park include Snowy Plover, Sanderling, Black-bellied Plover, Willet, Ruddy Turnstone. The area supports coastal, urban park habitats.
How difficult is birding at Point Ybel Lighthouse Beach Park?
Birding at Point Ybel Lighthouse Beach Park is rated as Easy. The trails and viewing areas are accessible for birders of all experience levels.
What amenities are available at Point Ybel Lighthouse Beach Park?
Point Ybel Lighthouse Beach Park offers the following amenities: Parking, Restrooms, Trails.