Florida Birding, Wildlife
and Nature Festivals

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From fall through spring Florida not only enjoys its best weather, this period also furnishes the year’s prime birding and wildlife viewing opportunities.

Virtually every region in the state celebrates the outdoors with its own birding, wildlife or nature festival designed to highlight nature’s best in their area. Most are family-type weekend events that are kid-friendly so no one is left out.

Most festivals are held during the same month every year but they sometimes change their dates. Check the current dates by linking to the event that interests you.

Attend one of the Florida wildlife viewing festivals where you live (or winter). You could become a regular participant, returning again and again, as many do.

Blue Springs Manatee Festival - The annual celebration of the return of the manatee at Blue Spring State Park near Orange City

Calusa Blueway Paddling Festival - An annual festival in Fort Myers and Sanibel with a wide variety of ecotours.

Everglades Birding Festival - Visit the premier birding locations along Southeast Florida

Space Coast Birding & Wildlife Festival: Titusville, FL. Held in January, this festival offers scores offield trips, workshops and presentations.

Southwest Florida Birding & Wildlife Festival: Visit the southwest Everglades region with guided field trips and expert presentations.

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Florida Birding, Wildlife
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