Point Ybel Lighthouse Beach Park

Florida · Southeast

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Habitat

CoastalUrban Park

Best Seasons

Spring Fall Winter

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

Snowy Plover Sanderling Black-bellied Plover Willet Ruddy Turnstone

Live Bird Data

Notable Sightings

Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days

Common Eider

Somateria mollissima

7/12/2026Lovers Key SP1 observed

Florida Scrub-Jay

Aphelocoma coerulescens

7/11/2026Manor Park1 observed

Great Blue Heron (Great White)

Ardea herodias

7/10/2026Barefoot Beach County Preserve1 observed

Common Tern

Sterna hirundo

7/10/2026Barefoot Beach County Preserve1 observed

Common Myna

Acridotheres tristis

7/7/2026Behind Dunkin/Front of School2 observed

Black-and-white Warbler

Mniotilta varia

7/7/2026Six Mile Cypress Slough Preserve1 observed

Arctic Tern

Sterna paradisaea

7/6/2026Punta Rassa, Punta Rassa US-FL (26.4821,-82.0207)1 observed

Belted Kingfisher

Megaceryle alcyon

7/4/2026Tarpon Bay, Sanibel US-FL 26.45816, -82.072091 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Laughing Gull

87/4/2026

Yellow-crowned Night Heron

17/4/2026

Snowy Egret

17/4/2026

Red-bellied Woodpecker

27/4/2026

Fish Crow

17/4/2026

Willet

17/3/2026

Sanderling

27/3/2026

Ring-billed Gull

47/3/2026

Least Tern

27/3/2026

Magnificent Frigatebird

17/3/2026

Osprey

17/3/2026

Boat-tailed Grackle

67/3/2026

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.

Amenities

Parking

Restrooms

Trails

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Florida Birding Guide

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Birding Guides

Fall Bird Migration Guide

10 min read

Bird Identification: The Four Keys

11 min read

Beginner's Guide to Birdwatching

8 min read

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.