Urban Park birding habitat

Black Point Park and Marina

Florida · Southeast

Habitat
Urban Park
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Easy

Best Months

October-April

About This Location

Black Point Park and Marina is a productive birding destination in Florida, with 226 species recorded on eBird. This urban park habitat attracts Mourning Dove, Wood Stork, and Double-crested Cormorant 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

Cliff Swallow

Petrochelidon pyrrhonota

6/2/2026Portofino Plaza Swallow Colony35 observed

Gull-billed Tern

Gelochelidon nilotica

6/1/2026Fowey Rocks Lighthouse1 observed

La Sagra's Flycatcher

Myiarchus sagrae

6/1/2026Crocodile Lake NWR1 observed

Piping Plover

Charadrius melodus

5/31/2026Crandon Park1 observed

Smooth-billed Ani

Crotophaga ani

5/31/2026Frog Pond WMA--Area between SW 376th St and SR93363 observed

White-winged Parakeet

Brotogeris versicolurus

5/30/2026Cortadito Cowbirds1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Eurasian Collared-Dove

36/2/2026

Mourning Dove

56/2/2026

Killdeer

16/2/2026

Laughing Gull

46/2/2026

Anhinga

16/2/2026

Double-crested Cormorant

16/2/2026

White Ibis

26/2/2026

Yellow-crowned Night Heron

16/2/2026

Tricolored Heron

16/2/2026

Green Heron

16/2/2026

Great Egret

26/2/2026

Black Vulture

86/2/2026

Red-shouldered Hawk

16/2/2026

Red-bellied Woodpecker

36/2/2026

Gray Kingbird

26/2/2026

Blue Jay

16/2/2026

Fish Crow

106/2/2026

Common Myna

26/2/2026

Northern Mockingbird

36/2/2026

House Sparrow

26/2/2026

Birding Tips

  1. 1

    Visit at dawn for peak songbird activity before crowds arrive.

  2. 2

    Check flowering trees and berry-producing shrubs for seasonal migrants.

  3. 3

    Check for wintering sparrows in brushy edges from November through February.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit Black Point Park and Marina for birding?
The best months to visit Black Point Park and Marina for birding are October-April. The best seasons are Spring and Fall and Winter.
What birds can I see at Black Point Park and Marina?
Notable species at Black Point Park and Marina include Mourning Dove, Wood Stork, Double-crested Cormorant, Brown Pelican, Black Vulture. The area supports urban park habitats.
How difficult is birding at Black Point Park and Marina?
Birding at Black Point Park and Marina is rated as Easy. The trails and viewing areas are accessible for birders of all experience levels.
What amenities are available at Black Point Park and Marina?
Black Point Park and Marina offers the following amenities: Parking, Restrooms, Trails.