Everglades National Park

Everglades National Park

Florida

A UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the world's premier birding destinations. The Everglades encompasses 1.5 million acres of wetlands, mangroves, and sawgrass prairies, hosting over 360 bird species including spectacular wading birds, raptors, and tropical specialties.

Best Months to Visit

December to March

Birding Season

November to April

Notable Species

Roseate Spoonbill Wood Stork Snail Kite Limpkin Mangrove Cuckoo

Top Birding Guides in Everglades National Park

Browse our selection of expert birding guides serving the Everglades National Park area.

Paddy Cunningham

Paddy Cunningham

5.0

35-year naturalist offering 'Intense Birding at a Relaxed Pace' throughout Florida and tropical destinations. Coordinator of the Everglades Birding Festival and instructor for bird identification classes. Specializes in advanced birding instruction with a focus on Florida and Everglades specialties.

Everglades specialties Florida birding Wading birds

35 years of experience

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Luis Gonzalez - Scrub Jay Birding

Luis Gonzalez - Scrub Jay Birding

4.8

Miami-based avid birder passionate about bird photography and species documentation through eBird. Specializes in warblers, woodpeckers, and waterfowl with expertise in South Florida habitats. Offers weekend birding tours with a focus on photography and species identification.

Warblers Woodpeckers Waterfowl

12 years of experience

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Marc & Eliana Kramer - Birding by Bus

Marc & Eliana Kramer - Birding by Bus

4.9

Professional couple offering comprehensive South Florida birding experiences. Marc is an avian veterinarian; Eliana specializes in international tours with expertise in Colombia. Offer unique kayaking tours through Pine Rockland habitats, participate in bird banding, and lead day trips throughout South Florida.

Kayaking tours Pine Rockland habitat International birding

20 years of experience

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Larry Manfredi

Larry Manfredi

4.9

Lifelong Miami resident with over 50 years of birding experience specializing in Florida and Caribbean birds. Co-authored comprehensive birding guides for Florida and North America. Expert in local fauna and regional birding hotspots with deep knowledge of South Florida's unique ecosystems.

Florida specialties Caribbean birds Regional hotspots

50 years of experience

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Captain Dave Hunt - Everglades Birding

5.0

Coast Guard licensed Master Captain and Florida Master Naturalist offering private boat-based birding tours in Everglades National Park. Operates from Flamingo, accessing remote areas unreachable by regular tour boats. Endorsed by Swarovski Optics for exceptional birding expertise and photography opportunities in the Everglades wetlands.

Boat tours Wading birds Bird photography

20 years of experience

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