Forest birding habitat

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

Stilt Sandpiper

Calidris himantopus

7/22/202624081–24799 SW 102nd Ave, Homestead US-FL 25.53839, -80.355823 observed

Red-eyed Vireo

Vireo olivaceus

7/19/2026Palmetto Bay Village Center1 observed

American Kestrel

Falco sparverius

7/14/2026Sunny Isles Beach1 observed

American White Pelican

Pelecanus erythrorhynchos

7/13/2026CP Jetty, US-FL (25.4632,-80.3339)1 observed

Short-tailed Hawk

Buteo brachyurus

7/12/2026Tropical Park1 observed

Nanday Parakeet

Aratinga nenday

7/12/20261700 Convention Center Drive, Miami Beach, Florida, US (25.792, -80.135)3 observed

Mangrove Cuckoo

Coccyzus minor

7/9/2026Black Point Park and Marina1 observed

Clapper Rail

Rallus crepitans

7/9/2026Matheson Hammock Park1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Common Ground Dove

27/9/2026

Chimney Swift

17/9/2026

Magnificent Frigatebird

17/9/2026

Blue Jay

17/9/2026

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.