Compiled by Brian Rapoza
Last updated July 3, 2025
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Recent Reports
American Flamingo
Tropical Avenue, Grassy Key, Monroe County: Last reported July 3 (eBird) Photo Directions: From US 1 on Grassy Key (mile marker 58), drive north on Tropical Avenue to wetlands on both sides of the road. The bird has been seen in the wetland on the east side of the road. Map
Snake Bight, Florida Bay, Everglades National Park, Monroe County: Last reported June 30 (eBird) Photo Directions: From the intersection of Florida's Turnpike and US 1 in Florida City, turn right on Palm Drive (SW 344 Street) and drive west 1.6 miles. Turn left on SW 192 Avenue and drive south 2 miles. Turn right on SW 376 Street (SR 9336) and drive west 5 miles to the park entrance (fee, open 24 hours). From the fee station, continue west 38 miles to Flamingo. Up to 125 birds have been seen in eastern Snake Bight, which is accessible by canoe/kayak; launch from the Flamingo marina (canoe/kayak rentals available). Map
Yellow-headed Caracara
Florida International University, Biscayne Bay Campus, Miami-Dade County: Last reported July 2 (eBird) Photo Directions: From I-95, exit at FL 826 E (NW 163 Street, Exit 12). Drive east 3.6 miles to US 1. Turn left and drive south 0.8 miles to NE 151 Street. Turn right and drive east 1.2 miles to the campus entrance. The bird can appear anywhere on campus; the most recent sightings have been around the swimming pool area, located between the Wolfe University Center and Chaplin School of Hospitality buildings. This bird has also been seen at adjacent Oleta River State Park as well as at Haulover Park on Miami Beach. Map
Scopoli’s Shearwater
Pacific Reef Lighthouse, Miami-Dade County: Reported Jun 28 (eBird) Photo Directions: Three birds were seen offshore from Elliot Key near Pacific Reef Lighthouse. Map
Offshore, Boynton Beach, Palm Beach County: Reported June 28 (eBird) Photo Directions: The bird was seen about 1.5 miles offshore. Map
Manx Shearwater
Offshore, Boynton Beach, Palm Beach County: Reported June 28 (eBird) Photo Directions: The bird was seen about 15 miles offshore. Map
Red-footed Booby
Offshore, Boynton Beach, Palm Beach County: Reported June 28 (eBird) Photo Directions: The bird was seen about 16 miles offshore. Map
Older Reports
Thick-billed Vireo
Florida Atlantic University Ecological Site, Boca Raton, Palm Beach County: Last reported June 25 (eBird) Photo Directions: From I-95 in Boca Raton, exit at Spanish River Blvd. (NW 40 St., Exit 48). At Spanish River Blvd., drive south 1 mile on NW 8 Ave./FAU Blvd to the parking area for the ecological site’s Tortuga Trail system. The bird has been seen on the green trail between intersections with the red trail and blue trail. Map
South Florida as defined here includes the following counties: Broward, Collier, Hendry, Lee, Miami-Dade, Monroe and Palm Beach. Only sightings at publicly accessible locations are listed here. Click on each county to view that county’s eBird Rare Bird Alert.
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Banner photo: White-tailed Tropicbird by Daniel Gribbin