Nearshore Biscayne Bay (Near Black Point) in Biscayne National Park

Nearshore Biscayne Bay (Near Black Point)

Look up, look down: birds are all around in this area of the park.

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Nearshore Biscayne Bay (Near Black Point) Details

Mangroves are popular among the wading birds that spend time in the park, including White Ibis, Great Blue Heron, Great Egret, Snowy Egret, and Little Blue Heron, not to mention Brown Pelican and Double-Crested Cormorants. If you're timing's right, you may even see Spotted Sandpipers. In the air, Black Vultures, Turkey Vultures, and numerous gulls fly overhead. The shoreline of Biscayne Bay is most accessible by boat; launch at the Black Point County Marina boat ramp.

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Nearby Points of Interest Around Nearshore Biscayne Bay (Near Black Point)

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0.3 mi away

Black Point

You're not crazy: that may be a Mangrove Cuckoo you heard at Black Point.

5.1 mi away

Deering Point Trail

Experienced paddlers will want to dig into this 15-mile trail.

5.2 mi away

Convoy Point

Keep an eye out for Yellow-Crowned Night Herons when entering the park.

5.2 mi away

Black Point Trail

Paddle 10 miles among the mangroves on the Black Point Trail.

5.2 mi away

Elliot Key Trail

Paddle out to Elliott Key and spend the day on the island.