Black Point
You're not crazy: that may be a Mangrove Cuckoo you heard at Black Point.
Plan Around Black Point
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Black Point Details
On the jetty at Black Point -- which you can walk to from Convoy Point -- set your sights on the shorebirds and keep your ears attuned to the sounds of the Mangrove Cuckoo. Walk the hour-long roundtrip to the jetty and bring your binoculars to spot shorebirds among the rocks, especially in winter. winter. If you'd rather see Black Point by kayak or canoe, ranger-led paddle trips are available at certain times of the year, as well.
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Nearby Parks Around Black Point
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Nearby Points of Interest Around Black Point
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0.3 mi away
Nearshore Biscayne Bay (Near Black Point)
Look up, look down: birds are all around in this area of the park.
5.1 mi away
Deering Point Trail
Experienced paddlers will want to dig into this 15-mile trail.
5.1 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.
