Last updated: April 6, 2021
Thing to Do
Birding at Convoy Point
NPS photo by Denise Ratajczak
Watch for yellow crowned night herons hunting for crabs and other tasty tidbits along the main park road. The visitor center area is a great place for migratory warblers. Loggerhead shrikes and northern mockingbirds are year round residents. And if you’re very lucky, you might spot an elusive mangrove cuckoo darting among the branches. At the end of the jetty in the designated bird sanctuary, shorebirds, terns and double-crested cormorants may be observed, especially during winter. Nearby islands often serve as roosts for black and turkey vultures. In mornings and evenings, hundreds of wading birds - primarily white ibis, fly overhead to and from their park island roosting sites south of here.
Details
Duration
1-2 Hours
Activity
Birdwatching
Pets Allowed
Yes with Restrictions
Pets are welcome at Convoy Point as long as they are on a leash no longer than 6 feet and attended.
Activity Fee
No
Entrance fees may apply, see Fees & Passes information.
Reservations
No
Accessibility Information
The trail at Convoy Point is a level, mixed terrain path consisting of pavement, boardwalk, and compacted and loose gravel. The trail begins near the visitor parking area and is an approximately 1/2 mile journey out and back.