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Best times to visit the Everglades for wildlife spotting

Sunny Briggs 10/19/2026 7:54pm

Just got back from a solo trip to the Everglades and I'm still thinking about the incredible birdwatching I did at dawn. Went to the Gumbo Limbo Trail at Everglades National Park and saw so many birds I'd never seen before. Has anyone else gone at different times of year and seen some of the more elusive species? Was thinking of planning a trip for spring migration and want to know when's the best time to go

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