At the time this brochure was printed, 42 different species of birds had been observed within Lyonia Preserve. The most obvious and cherished bird of the site is the Florida scrub jay (Aphelocoma coerulescens). Many may be seen during the fall migration, when birds from the north fly through Florida on the way to their winter homes farther south. The total number of birds and the number of species of birds has dramatically increased since the restoration project began. The newest additions to the site were hawks and scrub 'ays, which both require open spaces. Other bird species commonly seen on the property include rufous-sided towhee (Pipilo erythrophthalmus), red-bellied woodpecker (Melanerpes carolinus), red headed woodpecker (Melanerpes erythrocephalus), great horned owl (Bubo virginianus), barred owl (strix varia), and cedar waxwing (Bombycilla cedrorum). If you venture towards one of wetlands, you may also see herons, sandhill cranes (Grus canadensis), and wood ducks (Aix sponsa).

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