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Birding Near Sarasota, FL

30 birding locations within 50 miles

Florida · United States

30

Locations

70+

Species

6

Habitats

3

Peak Seasons

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Birding Locations Near Sarasota

Kingfisher perched on a signpost in a green field.

Florida

2.0 mi away

Easy

Pinecraft Park

Urban Park birding hotspot in Florida with 219 recorded species.

Urban ParkSpringFall
Urban Park birding habitat

Florida

3.4 mi away

Easy

South Lido County Park

Urban Park birding hotspot in Florida with 215 recorded species.

Urban ParkSpringFall
Coastal birding habitat

Florida

3.5 mi away

Easy

North Lido Beach Park

Coastal birding hotspot in Florida with 228 recorded species.

CoastalUrban ParkSpringFall
Coastal birding habitat

Florida

5.1 mi away

Moderate

Siesta Key Public Beach

Coastal birding hotspot in Florida with 239 recorded species.

CoastalSpringFall
A bird peeks through green foliage.

Florida

6.0 mi away

Moderate

The Celery Fields

Forest birding hotspot in Florida with 262 recorded species.

ForestWetlandSpringFall
Forest birding habitat

Florida

11.9 mi away

Easy

Oscar Scherer State Park

Forest birding hotspot in Florida with 228 recorded species.

ForestWetlandSpringFall
Forest birding habitat

Florida

12.6 mi away

Moderate

Leffis Key

Forest birding hotspot in Florida with 233 recorded species.

ForestWetlandSpringFall
Forest birding habitat

Florida

14.3 mi away

Moderate

Perico Preserve

Forest birding hotspot in Florida with 224 recorded species.

ForestWetlandSpringFall
Forest birding habitat

Florida

14.7 mi away

Moderate

Emerson Point Preserve

Forest birding hotspot in Florida with 243 recorded species.

ForestWetlandSpringFall
River/Riparian birding habitat

Florida

14.8 mi away

Easy

Myakka River State Park

River/Riparian birding hotspot in Florida with 258 recorded species.

River/RiparianSpringFall
Forest birding habitat

Florida

15.1 mi away

Moderate

Robinson Preserve

Forest birding hotspot in Florida with 232 recorded species.

ForestWetlandSpringFall
River/Riparian birding habitat

Florida

16.5 mi away

Easy

Myakka River State Park - Birdwalk

River/Riparian birding hotspot in Florida with 204 recorded species.

River/RiparianSpringFall
Forest birding habitat

Florida

16.8 mi away

Easy

Crowley Museum & Nature Center

Forest birding hotspot in Florida with 204 recorded species.

ForestWetlandSpringFall
Coastal birding habitat

Florida

17.4 mi away

Challenging

Anna Maria Island

Coastal birding hotspot in Florida with 221 recorded species.

CoastalSpringFall
Wetland birding habitat

Florida

22.6 mi away

Moderate

Egmont Key National Wildlife Refuge

Wetland birding hotspot in Florida with 211 recorded species.

WetlandSpringFall
a flock of birds standing on top of a body of water

Florida

23.5 mi away

Easy

Fort De Soto Park

Urban Park birding hotspot in Florida with 354 recorded species.

Urban ParkSpringFall
Coastal birding habitat

Florida

24.4 mi away

Moderate

Cockroach Bay Preserve and Surrounding Area

Coastal birding hotspot in Florida with 268 recorded species.

CoastalSpringFall
Forest birding habitat

Florida

25.9 mi away

Moderate

Duck Ponds & Tierra Verde

Forest birding hotspot in Florida with 249 recorded species.

ForestWetlandSpringFall
Coastal birding habitat

Florida

26.9 mi away

Moderate

Bahia Beach Nature Preserve

Coastal birding hotspot in Florida with 201 recorded species.

CoastalSpringFall
Lake birding habitat

Florida

27.8 mi away

Easy

Boyd Hill Nature Park & Lake Maggiore

Lake birding hotspot in Florida with 263 recorded species.

LakeUrban ParkSpringFall
River/Riparian birding habitat

Florida

28.6 mi away

Moderate

Wolf Branch Creek Preserve

River/Riparian birding hotspot in Florida with 212 recorded species.

River/RiparianSpringFall
Coastal birding habitat

Florida

32.1 mi away

Easy

Stump Pass Beach State Park

Coastal birding hotspot in Florida with 225 recorded species.

CoastalSpringFall
Lake birding habitat

Florida

33.7 mi away

Easy

Ollie's Pond Park

Lake birding hotspot in Florida with 227 recorded species.

LakeUrban ParkSpringFall
Urban Park birding habitat

Florida

35.6 mi away

Easy

War Veterans' Memorial Park

Urban Park birding hotspot in Florida with 218 recorded species.

Urban ParkSpringFall
Lake birding habitat

Florida

35.8 mi away

Easy

Sawgrass Lake Park

Lake birding hotspot in Florida with 228 recorded species.

LakeUrban ParkSpringFall
Coastal birding habitat

Florida

36.1 mi away

Challenging

Weedon Island Preserve

Coastal birding hotspot in Florida with 232 recorded species.

CoastalSpringFall
Wetland birding habitat

Florida

38.2 mi away

Moderate

Roosevelt Wetland

Wetland birding hotspot in Florida with 213 recorded species.

WetlandSpringFall
Lake birding habitat

Florida

38.2 mi away

Easy

Lake Seminole Park

Lake birding hotspot in Florida with 233 recorded species.

LakeUrban ParkSpringFall
Urban Park birding habitat

Florida

38.5 mi away

Easy

Boca Ciega Millennium Park

Urban Park birding hotspot in Florida with 214 recorded species.

Urban ParkSpringFall
Urban Park birding habitat

Florida

41.0 mi away

Easy

Walsingham Park

Urban Park birding hotspot in Florida with 203 recorded species.

Urban ParkSpringFall

Top Species Near Sarasota

Notable birds found at locations within 50 miles:

KilldeerTurkey VultureRed-shouldered HawkWhite-eyed VireoBlue JayMourning DoveLaughing GullDouble-crested CormorantBlack-crowned Night HeronBlack VultureOspreyRed-bellied WoodpeckerRed-breasted MerganserNorthern MockingbirdRing-billed GullPrairie WarblerBlack-bellied PloverPiping PloverRuddy TurnstoneSanderlingSnowy PloverWilletWhite IbisCrested CaracaraNanday Parakeet+45 more

Habitats & Seasons

Habitat Types:

Urban Park11 locations
Wetland10 locations
Forest8 locations
Coastal7 locations
Lake4 locations
River/Riparian3 locations

Best Seasons:

Spring30 locations
Fall30 locations
Winter30 locations

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the best birding spots near Sarasota, FL?▼
Top birding locations within 50 miles of Sarasota include Pinecraft Park, South Lido County Park, North Lido Beach Park, Siesta Key Public Beach, The Celery Fields. These spots offer urban park, coastal, forest habitats.
What birds can I see near Sarasota?▼
Birders near Sarasota can spot species including Killdeer, Turkey Vulture, Red-shouldered Hawk, White-eyed Vireo, Blue Jay, Mourning Dove, Laughing Gull, Double-crested Cormorant. The area's 6 habitat types support diverse birdlife year-round.
When is the best time for birding near Sarasota?▼
The best seasons for birding near Sarasota are Spring and Fall and Winter. Spring migration is particularly rewarding. Fall brings migrating raptors and songbirds.
How many birding locations are near Sarasota?▼
There are 30 documented birding locations within 50 miles of Sarasota, FL, ranging from 2.0 to 41.0 miles from the city center.

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