Daylight hours; accessible by ferry or seaplane only
About This Location
Dry Tortugas is a remote island park 70 miles west of Key West, famous for spectacular spring fallouts of Neotropical migrants. Fort Jefferson on Garden Key serves as a migrant trap, and the Sooty Tern colony on Bush Key is the only one in the continental US.
When is the best time to visit Dry Tortugas National Park for birding?▼
The best months to visit Dry Tortugas National Park for birding are April-May. The best seasons are Spring.
What birds can I see at Dry Tortugas National Park?▼
Notable species at Dry Tortugas National Park include Sooty Tern, Brown Noddy, Magnificent Frigatebird, Black-whiskered Vireo, Bobolink, Mourning Dove, Ruddy Turnstone, Laughing Gull, Ring-billed Gull, Sandwich Tern. The area supports coastal, tropical habitats.
How difficult is birding at Dry Tortugas National Park?▼
Birding at Dry Tortugas National Park is rated as Challenging. The terrain can be challenging and may require good physical fitness and preparation.
Is there an entrance fee at Dry Tortugas National Park?▼
The entrance fee at Dry Tortugas National Park is $15 per person (ferry ticket separate). Hours: Daylight hours; accessible by ferry or seaplane only.
What amenities are available at Dry Tortugas National Park?▼
Dry Tortugas National Park offers the following amenities: Restrooms, Campground.
