Forest birding habitat

Jonathan Dickinson State Park

Florida · Southeast

Habitat
ForestWetland
Best Seasons
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

Live Bird Data

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Notable Sightings

Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days

Red-headed Woodpecker

Melanerpes erythrocephalus

4/13/20262128 S Palm Cir, North Palm Beach US-FL 26.85134, -80.065961 observed

Black-whiskered Vireo

Vireo altiloquus

4/13/20262128 S Palm Cir, North Palm Beach US-FL 26.85150, -80.066141 observed

Brown-headed Nuthatch

Sitta pusilla

4/12/2026Jonathan Dickinson SP1 observed

Red-cockaded Woodpecker

Leuconotopicus borealis

4/11/2026Park Road, Hobe Sound, Florida, US (27.007, -80.141)1 observed

American Flamingo

Phoenicopterus ruber

4/10/2026Schooner Oaks2 observed

Yellow-headed Blackbird

Xanthocephalus xanthocephalus

4/8/2026Pratt Whitney Road Private Residence1 observed

Peregrine Falcon (North American)

Falco peregrinus

4/7/2026Kiplinger Nature Preserve1 observed

Bridled Tern

Onychoprion anaethetus

4/7/2026Offshore - Loran Tower2 observed

Common Myna

Acridotheres tristis

4/7/2026Downtown Stuart US-FL3 observed

Lincoln's Sparrow

Melospiza lincolnii

4/6/2026Jonathan Dickinson SP1 observed

Wilson's Plover

Anarhynchus wilsonia

4/6/2026John D. MacArthur Beach SP1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Common Ground Dove

34/12/2026

Mourning Dove

74/12/2026

Sandhill Crane

14/12/2026

Anhinga

14/12/2026

White Ibis

14/12/2026

Black Vulture

14/12/2026

Turkey Vulture

14/12/2026

Osprey

14/12/2026

Swallow-tailed Kite

14/12/2026

Red-shouldered Hawk

34/12/2026

Red-bellied Woodpecker

24/12/2026

Downy Woodpecker

14/12/2026

Blue Jay

14/12/2026

Fish Crow

44/12/2026

Brown-headed Nuthatch

14/12/2026

Blue-gray Gnatcatcher

24/12/2026

Gray Catbird

14/12/2026

Northern Mockingbird

64/12/2026

Bachman's Sparrow

14/12/2026

Common Grackle

154/12/2026

Birding Tips

  1. 1

    Listen for vocalizations to locate canopy-dwelling warblers and vireos.

  2. 2

    Check forest edges and clearings for flycatchers and thrushes.

  3. 3

    Check for wintering sparrows in brushy edges from November through February.

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.