Charles Deering Estate

Florida · Southeast

Habitat
ForestWetland
Best Seasons
SpringFallWinter
Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

October-April

About This Location

Charles Deering Estate is a productive birding destination in Florida, with 233 species recorded on eBird. This forest and wetland habitat attracts Yellow-crowned Night Heron, White-crowned Pigeon, and Mourning Dove 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

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

Shiny Cowbird

Molothrus bonariensis

3/1/20261918 Southeast 23rd Court, Homestead, Florida, US (25.448, -80.449)2 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

Rufous Hummingbird

Selasphorus rufus

2/26/2026UF/IFAS Extension Miami-Dade County1 observed

White-winged Parakeet

Brotogeris versicolurus

2/25/2026Cortadito Cowbirds1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Yellow-crowned Night Heron

13/1/2026

White-crowned Pigeon

82/21/2026

Mourning Dove

22/21/2026

Spotted Sandpiper

12/21/2026

Ring-billed Gull

12/21/2026

Anhinga

12/21/2026

Double-crested Cormorant

182/21/2026

White Ibis

62/21/2026

Green Heron

12/21/2026

Great Egret

12/21/2026

Great Blue Heron

12/21/2026

Brown Pelican

32/21/2026

Turkey Vulture

252/21/2026

Red-shouldered Hawk

12/21/2026

Red-bellied Woodpecker

42/21/2026

Eastern Phoebe

12/21/2026

Great Crested Flycatcher

32/21/2026

Yellow-throated Vireo

12/21/2026

Blue-headed Vireo

32/21/2026

Blue Jay

72/21/2026

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 Charles Deering Estate for birding?
The best months to visit Charles Deering Estate for birding are October-April. The best seasons are Spring and Fall and Winter.
What birds can I see at Charles Deering Estate?
Notable species at Charles Deering Estate include Yellow-crowned Night Heron, White-crowned Pigeon, Mourning Dove, Spotted Sandpiper, Ring-billed Gull. The area supports forest, wetland habitats.
How difficult is birding at Charles Deering Estate?
Birding at Charles Deering Estate is rated as Moderate. Some trails may require moderate fitness and basic hiking ability.
What amenities are available at Charles Deering Estate?
Charles Deering Estate offers the following amenities: Parking, Trails.