Bird Species in the Dry Tortugas

With over 300 different and impressive bird species in the Dry Tortugas, you should become familiar with some of the more common and unique species, because when you spot them, knowing their exceptional characteristics will make them even more fascinating! For instance, the Masked Booby lays two eggs during the breeding season, but the first baby to hatch typically throws the other egg out of the nest and leaves it for the scavengers! The Dry Tortugas is one of the only places on Earth where you can spot some of these captivating bird species.

Whether you charter a Dry Tortugas Seaplane or arrive aboard the Yankee Freedom ferry, you are sure to observe an abundance of impressive birds. Bird and wildlife enthusiasts from all over the world come to the Dry Tortugas for our beautiful bird-watching! Below you will find information on some of the interesting birds you are liable to spot during your vacation in the Dry Tortugas.