Forest birding habitat

Cutler Wetlands

Florida · Southeast

Habitat
ForestWetland
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

October-April

About This Location

Cutler Wetlands is a productive birding destination in Florida, with 222 species recorded on eBird. This forest and wetland habitat attracts Common Ground Dove, Mourning Dove, and Killdeer 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

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

Carolina Wren

Thryothorus ludovicianus

5/30/2026L31W Canal (north of SR9336)1 observed

Short-tailed Hawk

Buteo brachyurus

5/29/2026Matheson Hammock Park1 observed

Clapper Rail

Rallus crepitans

5/29/2026Matheson Hammock Park2 observed

Yellow-throated Warbler

Setophaga dominica

5/27/2026Florida International University--Palmetum1 observed

Antillean Nighthawk

Chordeiles gundlachii

5/26/2026L31W Canal (north of SR9336)1 observed

Clapper Rail (Caribbean)

Rallus crepitans

5/24/2026Matheson Hammock Park2 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Rock Pigeon

25/30/2026

Mourning Dove

15/30/2026

Anhinga

15/30/2026

White Ibis

125/30/2026

Little Blue Heron

15/30/2026

Green Heron

15/30/2026

Western Cattle-Egret

15/30/2026

Blue Jay

15/30/2026

Fish Crow

35/30/2026

Northern Mockingbird

25/30/2026

Red-winged Blackbird

25/30/2026

Common Grackle

15/30/2026

Boat-tailed Grackle

35/30/2026

Northern Cardinal

15/30/2026

Eurasian Collared-Dove

45/25/2026

Black-necked Stilt

35/25/2026

Killdeer

25/25/2026

Long-billed Dowitcher

15/25/2026

Semipalmated Sandpiper

15/25/2026

Laughing Gull

705/25/2026

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 Cutler Wetlands for birding?
The best months to visit Cutler Wetlands for birding are October-April. The best seasons are Spring and Fall and Winter.
What birds can I see at Cutler Wetlands?
Notable species at Cutler Wetlands include Common Ground Dove, Mourning Dove, Killdeer, Wood Stork, Anhinga. The area supports forest, wetland habitats.
How difficult is birding at Cutler Wetlands?
Birding at Cutler Wetlands is rated as Moderate. Some trails may require moderate fitness and basic hiking ability.
What amenities are available at Cutler Wetlands?
Cutler Wetlands offers the following amenities: Parking, Trails.