Bill Baggs Cape Florida State Park

Florida · Southeast

Habitat
ForestWetland
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Easy

Best Months

October-April

About This Location

Bill Baggs Cape Florida State Park is a productive birding destination in Florida, with 292 species recorded on eBird. This forest and wetland habitat attracts Semipalmated Plover, Sanderling, and Ring-billed Gull 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

White-winged Parakeet

Brotogeris versicolurus

3/6/2026Cortadito Cowbirds1 observed

Wood Duck

Aix sponsa

3/6/2026Kendall--Baptist Hospital Area1 observed

Nanday Parakeet

Aratinga nenday

3/5/2026Tropical Park5 observed

Great Blue Heron (Wurdemann's)

Ardea herodias

3/3/2026Auto selected 25.73175, -80.162201 observed

Chimney Swift

Chaetura pelagica

3/3/20263928 Southwest 69th Avenue, Miami, Florida, US (25.734, -80.307)1 observed

Neotropic Cormorant

Nannopterum brasilianum

2/28/2026Cutler Wetlands1 observed

Wilson's Warbler

Cardellina pusilla

2/28/2026Miller Drive Roost (Brewer Park)1 observed

Muscovy Duck x Mallard (hybrid)

Cairina moschata x Anas platyrhynchos

2/27/202613620 SW 72nd Ave, Palmetto Bay US-FL (25.6440,-80.3098)1 observed

Nashville Warbler

Leiothlypis ruficapilla

2/27/2026A. D. Barnes Park1 observed

Great Black-backed Gull

Larus marinus

2/25/2026Lakeside Memorial Park1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Killdeer

23/5/2026

Semipalmated Plover

13/5/2026

Laughing Gull

23/5/2026

Double-crested Cormorant

153/5/2026

Great Egret

13/5/2026

Brown Pelican

173/5/2026

Eastern Phoebe

13/5/2026

Great Crested Flycatcher

13/5/2026

White-eyed Vireo

13/5/2026

Gray Catbird

23/5/2026

Northern Mockingbird

23/5/2026

Yellow-rumped Warbler

13/5/2026

Prairie Warbler

23/5/2026

Northern Cardinal

23/5/2026

Sanderling

613/4/2026

Ring-billed Gull

13/4/2026

Royal Tern

33/4/2026

Turkey Vulture

23/4/2026

Osprey

13/4/2026

Common Ground Dove

53/2/2026

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit Bill Baggs Cape Florida State Park for birding?
The best months to visit Bill Baggs Cape Florida State Park for birding are October-April. The best seasons are Spring and Fall and Winter.
What birds can I see at Bill Baggs Cape Florida State Park?
Notable species at Bill Baggs Cape Florida State Park include Semipalmated Plover, Sanderling, Ring-billed Gull, Royal Tern, Brown Pelican. The area supports forest, wetland habitats.
How difficult is birding at Bill Baggs Cape Florida State Park?
Birding at Bill Baggs Cape Florida State Park is rated as Easy. The trails and viewing areas are accessible for birders of all experience levels.
What amenities are available at Bill Baggs Cape Florida State Park?
Bill Baggs Cape Florida State Park offers the following amenities: Parking, Restrooms, Trails, Visitor Center.