Canaveral National Seashore - Apollo Beach

Florida · Southeast

Habitat
Coastal
Best Seasons
SpringFallWinter
Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

October-April

About This Location

Canaveral National Seashore - Apollo Beach is a productive birding destination in Florida, with 254 species recorded on eBird. This coastal habitat attracts Redhead, Lesser Scaup, and Surf Scoter 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

Powered by eBird / Cornell Lab of Ornithology

Notable Sightings

Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days

American Crow

Corvus brachyrhynchos

3/5/2026Home Turf2 observed

Snail Kite

Rostrhamus sociabilis

3/5/2026C.S. Lee Park1 observed

Brown Pelican

Pelecanus occidentalis

3/5/2026C.S. Lee Park1 observed

Purple Sandpiper

Calidris maritima

3/3/2026Smyrna Dunes2 observed

American Flamingo

Phoenicopterus ruber

3/3/2026Merritt Island NWR--Haulover Canal Area1 observed

Eurasian Wigeon

Mareca penelope

3/2/2026Merritt Island NWR--Black Point Wildlife Drive1 observed

White-winged Scoter

Melanitta deglandi

3/2/2026Canaveral National Seashore--Apollo Beach1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Redhead

23/2/2026

Lesser Scaup

23/2/2026

Surf Scoter

83/2/2026

Black Scoter

83/2/2026

Bufflehead

53/2/2026

Red-breasted Merganser

23/2/2026

Common Ground Dove

23/2/2026

Mourning Dove

33/2/2026

Black-bellied Plover

23/2/2026

Willet

83/2/2026

Ruddy Turnstone

63/2/2026

Sanderling

33/2/2026

Laughing Gull

43/2/2026

Ring-billed Gull

153/2/2026

Caspian Tern

23/2/2026

Forster's Tern

43/2/2026

Royal Tern

403/2/2026

Horned Grebe

23/2/2026

Common Loon

13/2/2026

Double-crested Cormorant

603/2/2026

Birding Tips

  1. 1

    Check rocky shorelines and jetties at low tide for shorebirds.

  2. 2

    Scan offshore waters with a spotting scope for seabirds and waterfowl.

  3. 3

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

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit Canaveral National Seashore - Apollo Beach for birding?
The best months to visit Canaveral National Seashore - Apollo Beach for birding are October-April. The best seasons are Spring and Fall and Winter.
What birds can I see at Canaveral National Seashore - Apollo Beach?
Notable species at Canaveral National Seashore - Apollo Beach include Redhead, Lesser Scaup, Surf Scoter, Black Scoter, Bufflehead. The area supports coastal habitats.
How difficult is birding at Canaveral National Seashore - Apollo Beach?
Birding at Canaveral National Seashore - Apollo Beach is rated as Moderate. Some trails may require moderate fitness and basic hiking ability.
What amenities are available at Canaveral National Seashore - Apollo Beach?
Canaveral National Seashore - Apollo Beach offers the following amenities: Parking, Trails.