Key Largo Hammocks State Botanical Site

Florida · Southeast

Habitat
Urban Park
Best Seasons
SpringFallWinter
Difficulty

Easy

Best Months

October-April

About This Location

Key Largo Hammocks State Botanical Site is a productive birding destination in Florida, with 208 species recorded on eBird. This urban park habitat attracts White-eyed Vireo, Blue-gray Gnatcatcher, and Gray Catbird 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

Orchard Oriole

Icterus spurius

3/1/2026Harry Harris County Park1 observed

Brown-crested Flycatcher

Myiarchus tyrannulus

3/1/2026Canal-111E2 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Double-crested Cormorant

113/6/2026

Turkey Vulture

113/6/2026

Osprey

13/6/2026

White-eyed Vireo

73/6/2026

Blue-gray Gnatcatcher

13/6/2026

Gray Catbird

53/6/2026

Northern Mockingbird

23/6/2026

Black-and-white Warbler

13/6/2026

Prairie Warbler

43/6/2026

Northern Cardinal

63/6/2026

White-crowned Pigeon

23/5/2026

Great Crested Flycatcher

13/5/2026

Little Blue Heron

13/4/2026

Red-winged Blackbird

13/4/2026

Palm Warbler

13/4/2026

Red-bellied Woodpecker

13/4/2026

Eastern Phoebe

13/4/2026

Worm-eating Warbler

13/4/2026

Northern Parula

13/4/2026

Yellow-rumped Warbler

13/4/2026

Birding Tips

  1. 1

    Visit at dawn for peak songbird activity before crowds arrive.

  2. 2

    Check flowering trees and berry-producing shrubs for seasonal migrants.

  3. 3

    Check for wintering sparrows in brushy edges from November through February.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit Key Largo Hammocks State Botanical Site for birding?
The best months to visit Key Largo Hammocks State Botanical Site for birding are October-April. The best seasons are Spring and Fall and Winter.
What birds can I see at Key Largo Hammocks State Botanical Site?
Notable species at Key Largo Hammocks State Botanical Site include White-eyed Vireo, Blue-gray Gnatcatcher, Gray Catbird, Little Blue Heron, Turkey Vulture. The area supports urban park habitats.
How difficult is birding at Key Largo Hammocks State Botanical Site?
Birding at Key Largo Hammocks State Botanical Site is rated as Easy. The trails and viewing areas are accessible for birders of all experience levels.
What amenities are available at Key Largo Hammocks State Botanical Site?
Key Largo Hammocks State Botanical Site offers the following amenities: Parking, Restrooms, Trails.