Based on 7,789 research-grade iNaturalist observations in Florida, Black-crowned Night Heron is most often recorded in March; in Florida it behaves like a year-round resident. It ranks #41 among birds recorded in the state in our data.
Nycticorax nycticorax
Black-crowned Night Heron in Florida by month
Bars show research-grade observations per month. They mix true seasonality with how often people are outdoors, so treat small numbers with caution.
Also seen in Florida in March
Places to look in Florida
Botanical GardenVizcaya Museum and Gardens
Botanical GardenZoo Miami
Botanical GardenBok Tower Gardens
State ParkFort Zachary Taylor Historic State Park
State ParkFort Mose Historic State Park
Botanical GardenButterfly World
FAQ
When does Black-crowned Night Heron appear in Florida?
Mainly February–January, with the most records in March.
How common is Black-crowned Night Heron in Florida?
It ranks #41 by number of iNaturalist observations among birds in Florida (7,789 records in our sample).