Birding in the Florida Everglades a big deal – featuring some of the best and as many as 300 bird species! The best birding season is from December to March, when visitors from all over can easily view the Anhinga, Herons and Egrets in the saw grass prairie and the willow thicket.
According to Everglades National Park, there are three major groups of birds that can be found in the Everglades. First are the wading birds, which account for 16 of the 350 species of total birds in the Everglades. Second, are the land birds, and third the birds of prey. The most unique and ubiquitous of the types of birds that one will see while visiting the Florida Everglades are the waiting birds, particularly of the order Ciconiiforme.
While the Everglades is great spot for bird watching (especially during dry season) prime locations may change each year. Bird watching can take a visitor on a trip from Homestead to the Gulf Coast, along a trail, by a pond or just outside a visitor center, providing a unique experience for everyone!