Forest birding habitat

Delnor-Wiggins Pass State Park

Florida · Southeast

Habitat
ForestWetland
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Easy

Best Months

October-April

About This Location

Delnor-Wiggins Pass State Park is a productive birding destination in Florida, with 215 species recorded on eBird. This forest and wetland habitat attracts Sanderling, Laughing Gull, and Ring-billed Gull 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

Shiny Cowbird

Molothrus bonariensis

7/20/2026Eagle Lakes Community Park1 observed

Gull-billed Tern

Gelochelidon nilotica

7/18/2026San Carlos Bay/Bunche Beach Preserve1 observed

Common Eider

Somateria mollissima

7/13/2026Big Hickory Island1 observed

Great Blue Heron (Great White)

Ardea herodias

7/10/2026Barefoot Beach County Preserve1 observed

Common Tern

Sterna hirundo

7/10/2026Barefoot Beach County Preserve1 observed

Louisiana Waterthrush

Parkesia motacilla

7/10/2026Audubon Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary1 observed

Common Myna

Acridotheres tristis

7/7/2026Behind Dunkin/Front of School2 observed

Arctic Tern

Sterna paradisaea

7/6/2026Punta Rassa, Punta Rassa US-FL (26.4821,-82.0207)1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Common Ground Dove

27/12/2026

Mourning Dove

107/12/2026

Killdeer

27/12/2026

Willet

87/12/2026

Laughing Gull

177/12/2026

Royal Tern

127/12/2026

Double-crested Cormorant

57/12/2026

White Ibis

27/12/2026

Tricolored Heron

27/12/2026

Snowy Egret

107/12/2026

Great Egret

17/12/2026

Brown Pelican

187/12/2026

Osprey

37/12/2026

Red-bellied Woodpecker

47/12/2026

Downy Woodpecker

27/12/2026

Great Crested Flycatcher

17/12/2026

Loggerhead Shrike

17/12/2026

Blue Jay

27/12/2026

Fish Crow

27/12/2026

Common Grackle

47/12/2026

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 Delnor-Wiggins Pass State Park for birding?
The best months to visit Delnor-Wiggins Pass State Park for birding are October-April. The best seasons are Spring and Fall and Winter.
What birds can I see at Delnor-Wiggins Pass State Park?
Notable species at Delnor-Wiggins Pass State Park include Sanderling, Laughing Gull, Ring-billed Gull, Magnificent Frigatebird, Double-crested Cormorant. The area supports forest, wetland habitats.
How difficult is birding at Delnor-Wiggins Pass State Park?
Birding at Delnor-Wiggins Pass State Park is rated as Easy. The trails and viewing areas are accessible for birders of all experience levels.
What amenities are available at Delnor-Wiggins Pass State Park?
Delnor-Wiggins Pass State Park offers the following amenities: Parking, Restrooms, Trails, Visitor Center.