Big Lagoon State Park
Florida · Southeast
About This Location
Big Lagoon State Park is a productive birding destination in Florida, with 243 species recorded on eBird. This wetland habitat attracts Red-breasted Merganser, Mourning Dove, and Killdeer 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
Inca Dove
Columbina inca
Painted Bunting
Passerina ciris
Connecticut Warbler
Oporornis agilis
Caspian Tern
Hydroprogne caspia
Gull-billed Tern
Gelochelidon nilotica
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Mourning Dove
Chimney Swift
Magnificent Frigatebird
Great Egret
Great Blue Heron
Brown Pelican
Red-bellied Woodpecker
Carolina Chickadee
Barn Swallow
Blue-gray Gnatcatcher
Carolina Wren
Brown Thrasher
Northern Mockingbird
Eastern Bluebird
Scaly-breasted Munia
Eastern Towhee
Red-winged Blackbird
Brown-headed Cowbird
Northern Cardinal
Osprey
Birding Tips
- 1
Bring waterproof boots for marsh trails and muddy edges.
- 2
Scan the edges of open water for herons, egrets, and rails at dawn.
- 3
Check for wintering sparrows in brushy edges from November through February.
Amenities
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