Jonathan Dickinson State Park

Florida · Southeast

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Habitat

ForestWetland

Best Seasons

Spring Fall Winter

Difficulty

Easy

Best Months

October-April

About This Location

Jonathan Dickinson State Park is a productive birding destination in Florida, with 219 species recorded on eBird. This forest and wetland habitat attracts Mourning Dove, Black Vulture, and Turkey Vulture among many others. Mild winters attract waterfowl and sparrows, while spring and fall migration bring neotropical songbirds.

Location

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Notable Species

Mourning Dove Black Vulture Turkey Vulture Osprey Red-shouldered Hawk

Live Bird Data

Notable Sightings

Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days

Red-headed Woodpecker

Melanerpes erythrocephalus

6/1/202616592 89th Pl N, Loxahatchee US-FL 26.80795, -80.303941 observed

Palm Warbler

Setophaga palmarum

5/31/202633458, Jupiter US-FL 26.88385, -80.106812 observed

Red-cockaded Woodpecker

Leuconotopicus borealis

5/31/2026John C. and Mariana Jones/Hungryland Wildlife and Environmental Area (Palm Beach County)1 observed

Northern Waterthrush

Parkesia noveboracensis

5/30/2026My yard- Jupiter1 observed

Brown Booby

Sula leucogaster

5/30/2026Jupiter Inlet1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Northern Bobwhite

15/30/2026

Common Ground Dove

25/30/2026

Mourning Dove

65/30/2026

Common Nighthawk

15/30/2026

Chimney Swift

25/30/2026

Common Gallinule

25/30/2026

Sandhill Crane

15/30/2026

Little Blue Heron

15/30/2026

Great Egret

25/30/2026

Osprey

15/30/2026

Swallow-tailed Kite

65/30/2026

Red-shouldered Hawk

45/30/2026

Red-bellied Woodpecker

75/30/2026

Downy Woodpecker

35/30/2026

Red-cockaded Woodpecker

25/30/2026

Northern Flicker

15/30/2026

Great Crested Flycatcher

25/30/2026

Loggerhead Shrike

15/30/2026

Blue Jay

45/30/2026

Florida Scrub-Jay

205/30/2026

Birding Tips

1
Listen for vocalizations to locate canopy-dwelling warblers and vireos.
2
Check forest edges and clearings for flycatchers and thrushes.
3
Check for wintering sparrows in brushy edges from November through February.

Amenities

Parking

Restrooms

Trails

Visitor Center

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Birding Guides

Fall Bird Migration Guide

10 min read

Bird Identification: The Four Keys

11 min read

Beginner's Guide to Birdwatching

8 min read

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit Jonathan Dickinson State Park for birding?▼

The best months to visit Jonathan Dickinson State Park for birding are October-April. The best seasons are Spring and Fall and Winter.

What birds can I see at Jonathan Dickinson State Park?▼

Notable species at Jonathan Dickinson State Park include Mourning Dove, Black Vulture, Turkey Vulture, Osprey, Red-shouldered Hawk. The area supports forest, wetland habitats.

How difficult is birding at Jonathan Dickinson State Park?▼

Birding at Jonathan Dickinson State Park is rated as Easy. The trails and viewing areas are accessible for birders of all experience levels.

What amenities are available at Jonathan Dickinson State Park?▼

Jonathan Dickinson State Park offers the following amenities: Parking, Restrooms, Trails, Visitor Center.