Coastal birding habitat

Cedar Key - No. 4 Bridge & Fishing Pier

Florida · Southeast

Habitat
Coastal
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

October-April

About This Location

Cedar Key - No. 4 Bridge & Fishing Pier is a productive birding destination in Florida, with 200 species recorded on eBird. This coastal habitat attracts Eurasian Collared-Dove, American Avocet, and Black-bellied Plover 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

Roseate Tern

Sterna dougallii

4/15/202616350 Southwest 129 Lane, Cedar Key, Florida, US (29.138, -83.043)3 observed

Great Blue Heron (Great White)

Ardea herodias

4/11/2026Cedar Keys NWR--Snake Key1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Lesser Scaup

104/14/2026

Eurasian Collared-Dove

14/14/2026

American Avocet

14/14/2026

Double-crested Cormorant

14/14/2026

Roseate Spoonbill

44/14/2026

Little Blue Heron

24/14/2026

Great Egret

14/14/2026

Great Blue Heron

14/14/2026

American White Pelican

24/14/2026

Common Grackle

24/14/2026

Boat-tailed Grackle

14/14/2026

Mourning Dove

14/8/2026

Marbled Godwit

354/8/2026

Short-billed Dowitcher

204/8/2026

Lesser Yellowlegs

24/8/2026

Willet

44/8/2026

Red Knot

14/8/2026

Stilt Sandpiper

34/8/2026

Sanderling

14/8/2026

Dunlin

54/8/2026

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 Cedar Key - No. 4 Bridge & Fishing Pier for birding?
The best months to visit Cedar Key - No. 4 Bridge & Fishing Pier for birding are October-April. The best seasons are Spring and Fall and Winter.
What birds can I see at Cedar Key - No. 4 Bridge & Fishing Pier?
Notable species at Cedar Key - No. 4 Bridge & Fishing Pier include Eurasian Collared-Dove, American Avocet, Black-bellied Plover, Willet, Laughing Gull. The area supports coastal habitats.
How difficult is birding at Cedar Key - No. 4 Bridge & Fishing Pier?
Birding at Cedar Key - No. 4 Bridge & Fishing Pier is rated as Moderate. Some trails may require moderate fitness and basic hiking ability.
What amenities are available at Cedar Key - No. 4 Bridge & Fishing Pier?
Cedar Key - No. 4 Bridge & Fishing Pier offers the following amenities: Parking, Trails.