Lake Apopka North Shore - Orange County section
Florida · Southeast
Moderate
October-April
Free
Open Fri-Sun, sunrise to sunset
About This Location
Lake Apopka North Shore - Orange County section is a productive birding destination in Florida, with 346 species recorded on eBird. This coastal and lake habitat attracts Black-bellied Whistling-Duck, Wood Duck, and Blue-winged Teal 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
Snail Kite
Rostrhamus sociabilis
Ash-throated Flycatcher
Myiarchus cinerascens
White-throated Sparrow
Zonotrichia albicollis
Vermilion Flycatcher
Pyrocephalus rubinus
Gray-headed Swamphen
Porphyrio poliocephalus
Royal Tern
Thalasseus maximus
Short-tailed Hawk
Buteo brachyurus
Mottled Duck
Anas fulvigula
Red-cockaded Woodpecker
Leuconotopicus borealis
Great Crested Flycatcher
Myiarchus crinitus
Cape May Warbler
Setophaga tigrina
Field Sparrow
Spizella pusilla
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Black-bellied Whistling-Duck
Wood Duck
Blue-winged Teal
Ring-necked Duck
Common Gallinule
American Coot
Purple Gallinule
Anhinga
Double-crested Cormorant
White Ibis
Glossy Ibis
Little Blue Heron
Tricolored Heron
Green Heron
Great Egret
Great Blue Heron
Osprey
Belted Kingfisher
Boat-tailed Grackle
Mourning Dove
Birding Tips
- 1
Check rocky shorelines and jetties at low tide for shorebirds.
- 2
Scan offshore waters with a spotting scope for seabirds and waterfowl.
- 3
Check for wintering sparrows in brushy edges from November through February.
- 4
Onshore winds can push pelagic species closer to shore, making post-storm days excellent for rarities.
- 5
Bring quality optics — a good pair of binoculars (8x42 or 10x42) makes all the difference in species identification.
Amenities
Nearby Attractions
- Oakland Nature Preserve
- West Orange Trail
- Green Mountain Scenic Overlook
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