Florida Birding Resources

Florida is a birder's paradise, thanks to its diversity of habitats, its location on migration routes, the extent of its remaining wildlands, and its geographic span of both temperate and subtropical climates. More than 500 species have been documented in the state, including such sought-after birds as the rare Florida burrowing owl, the Florida scrub-jay, the snail kite and Florida's wealth of wading birds.

The Nifty Fifty

The Nifty Fifty is a mini-guide to the birds of Florida. It includes descriptions, images, video and songs of 50 of the most often observed birds of Florida. View the guide by clicking here or on the Nifty Fifty link on the left.

You will need the free Flash player to view the guide.

Some birds prefer to stay near the ground, while others are almost always seen high in a tree. Look for the following notations in the species descriptions to determine where the species is most likely to be seen. If a note is not present, the bird does not have a strong affinity for a particular region.

• Look high.
• Look mid-story.
• Look low.

State Information

Florida Ornithological Society

Checklist of the Birds of Florida and another link

Recent Bird Sightings

Sarasota SRQbirdAlerts@msn.com

Birding Locations

Tour Companies

Central Florida Nature Adventures, LLC
Jenny Boyd
35830 County Rd 439
Eustis, FL
Phone: 352-589-7899
Web: www.floridabirdwatching.com
Email:jenniferkayaks@yahoo.com
Description: We provide guided bird watching tours in Central Florida via our kayak excursions. Novice or experienced, we pride ourselves in accommodating the nature lovers, birders, photographers and paddlers alike.

Florida State Bird - Northern Mockingbird

Florida Birding Events

Annual Southwest Florida Birding and Wildlife Festival
Usually in January
Naples, Florida
Tel: (239) 417-6310
Email: info@rookerybay.org
Whether you are a birding expert or simply enjoy wildlife, don’t miss the Fourth Annual Southwest Florida Birding and Wildlife Festival at Rookery Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve. This event provides an excellent opportunity to learn about birds and the rich wildlife of this region. Presentations by bird and wildlife experts, as well as a host of activities relating to wildlife biology and conservation, will take place at the Rookery Bay Environmental Learning Center.

Annual Space Coast Birding & Wildlife Festival
Usuallly in January
Titusville, Florida
E-Mail: pam.shoemaker@brevardcounty.us
This exciting 6-day event offers opportunities for participants to explore world- renowned natural areas of Florida’s Space Coast, home of the largest collection of endangered wildlife and plants in the continental United States. Field trips; boat trips; kayak and canoe adventures; nature-based Trade Show, Art Competition, seminars and workshops; informal opportunities to meet national authorities on birds, bats, plants, snakes and other wildlife.

Big "O" Birding Festival
Usually in March or April
Glades & Hendry Counties, Florida
Phone: 863-612-4783
Big plans every year which include tours, exhibits, kids events, workshops and presentations for all levels of birders. The ever popular "Owl Hoot"and trips to STA-5 with Hendry Glades Audubon and much, much more!

Other resources and locations

If you have suggestions for additional birding resources in Florida, from web sites to your favorite birding location, submit your information using the following form. You can cut and paste large amounts if text into the information field. Birding locations are the most desired, but any good resource on Florida birds is welcomed.

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