Coastal birding habitat

Point Ybel Lighthouse Beach Park

Florida · Southeast

Habitat
CoastalUrban Park
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Easy

Best Months

October-April

About This Location

Point Ybel Lighthouse Beach Park is a productive birding destination in Florida, with 244 species recorded on eBird. This coastal and urban park habitat attracts Snowy Plover, Sanderling, and Black-bellied Plover 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

Gull-billed Tern

Gelochelidon nilotica

6/2/2026Lovers Key SP1 observed

Common Eider

Somateria mollissima

6/1/2026Lovers Key SP1 observed

American Avocet

Recurvirostra americana

6/1/2026Lovers Key SP1 observed

Gray Catbird

Dumetella carolinensis

6/1/2026306 Little Grove Lane1 observed

Northern Waterthrush

Parkesia noveboracensis

5/26/2026J. N. Ding Darling NWR (please consider using a more precise location)1 observed

Cedar Waxwing

Bombycilla cedrorum

5/22/20261113 Winding Pines Circle, Cape Coral, Florida, US (26.671, -81.921)1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Mourning Dove

26/2/2026

Laughing Gull

46/2/2026

American Herring Gull

16/2/2026

Magnificent Frigatebird

26/2/2026

Double-crested Cormorant

16/2/2026

White Ibis

26/2/2026

Snowy Egret

16/2/2026

Brown Pelican

16/2/2026

Osprey

16/2/2026

Fish Crow

26/2/2026

Barn Swallow

46/2/2026

Northern Mockingbird

26/2/2026

Common Grackle

16/2/2026

Boat-tailed Grackle

26/2/2026

Northern Cardinal

16/2/2026

Birding Tips

  1. 1

    Check rocky shorelines and jetties at low tide for shorebirds.

  2. 2

    Scan offshore waters with a spotting scope for seabirds and waterfowl.

  3. 3

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

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit Point Ybel Lighthouse Beach Park for birding?
The best months to visit Point Ybel Lighthouse Beach Park for birding are October-April. The best seasons are Spring and Fall and Winter.
What birds can I see at Point Ybel Lighthouse Beach Park?
Notable species at Point Ybel Lighthouse Beach Park include Snowy Plover, Sanderling, Black-bellied Plover, Willet, Ruddy Turnstone. The area supports coastal, urban park habitats.
How difficult is birding at Point Ybel Lighthouse Beach Park?
Birding at Point Ybel Lighthouse Beach Park is rated as Easy. The trails and viewing areas are accessible for birders of all experience levels.
What amenities are available at Point Ybel Lighthouse Beach Park?
Point Ybel Lighthouse Beach Park offers the following amenities: Parking, Restrooms, Trails.