Everglades National Park
Florida · Southeast
Moderate
December-March
$30 per vehicle (7-day pass)
Open 24 hours; visitor centers 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
About This Location
The Everglades is a vast subtropical wilderness and the largest tropical wilderness east of the Mississippi River. Its mosaic of sawgrass prairies, mangroves, and coastal habitats supports an extraordinary diversity of wading birds, raptors, and tropical specialties.
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
Bahama Mockingbird
Mimus gundlachii
Carolina Wren
Thryothorus ludovicianus
Shiny Cowbird
Molothrus bonariensis
Great Blue Heron (Wurdemann's)
Ardea herodias
Brown-crested Flycatcher
Myiarchus tyrannulus
Seaside Sparrow (Cape Sable)
Ammospiza maritima
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
White-crowned Pigeon
Forster's Tern
Great Egret
Great Blue Heron
Black Vulture
Turkey Vulture
Swallow-tailed Kite
White-eyed Vireo
Black-whiskered Vireo
Least Tern
White Ibis
Little Blue Heron
Tricolored Heron
Osprey
Northern Cardinal
Red-shouldered Hawk
American Crow
Great Crested Flycatcher
Birding Tips
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Visit in dry season when birds concentrate around remaining water
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Anhinga Trail is the best easy walk for guaranteed close-up sightings
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Visit during spring migration (April-May) for the greatest species diversity
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Winter birding can be rewarding for waterfowl, raptors, and winter finches
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Arrive at dawn for peak bird activity, especially during migration seasons
Amenities
Nearby Attractions
- Shark Valley
- Flamingo Marina
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