Alligator Point
Florida · Southeast
About This Location
Alligator Point is a productive birding destination in Florida, with 279 species recorded on eBird. This forest and wetland habitat attracts Black-bellied Plover, Semipalmated Plover, and Willet among many others. Mild winters attract waterfowl and sparrows, while spring and fall migration bring neotropical songbirds.
Location
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Live Bird Data
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Notable Sightings
Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days
Bobolink
Dolichonyx oryzivorus
Lesser Black-backed Gull
Larus fuscus
Common Tern
Sterna hirundo
Gull-billed Tern
Gelochelidon nilotica
Common Loon
Gavia immer
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Mourning Dove
Clapper Rail
American Oystercatcher
Semipalmated Plover
Wilson's Plover
Snowy Plover
Short-billed Dowitcher
Spotted Sandpiper
Willet
Red Knot
Laughing Gull
Black Skimmer
Least Tern
Gull-billed Tern
Forster's Tern
Common Tern
Sandwich Tern
Royal Tern
Snowy Egret
Brown Pelican
Birding Tips
- 1
Listen for vocalizations to locate canopy-dwelling warblers and vireos.
- 2
Check forest edges and clearings for flycatchers and thrushes.
- 3
Check for wintering sparrows in brushy edges from November through February.
Amenities
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