Based on 3,124 research-grade iNaturalist observations in Florida, Common Bottlenose Dolphin is most often recorded in March; in Florida it behaves like a year-round resident. It ranks #10 among mammals recorded in the state in our data.
Tursiops truncatus
Common Bottlenose Dolphin 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
Eastern Gray Squirrel
Common Raccoon
Marsh Rabbit
White-tailed Deer
Mexican Long-nosed Armadillo
Eastern Cottontail
West Indian Manatee
Virginia Opossum
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 Common Bottlenose Dolphin appear in Florida?
Mainly February–January, with the most records in March.
How common is Common Bottlenose Dolphin in Florida?
It ranks #10 by number of iNaturalist observations among mammals in Florida (3,124 records in our sample).