Little Talbot Island State Park

Florida · Southeast

Habitat
Coastal
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Easy

Best Months

October-April

About This Location

Little Talbot Island State Park is a productive birding destination in Florida, with 259 species recorded on eBird. This coastal habitat attracts Laughing Gull, American Herring Gull, and Royal Tern 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

Tennessee Warbler

Leiothlypis peregrina

3/6/2026My backyard - Summer Trees 322461 observed

Parasitic Jaeger

Stercorarius parasiticus

3/5/2026Saint Johns River, Jacksonville US-FL (30.3162,-81.6251)1 observed

Yellow-breasted Chat

Icteria virens

3/5/2026Crosswind Drive, Fernandina Beach, Florida, US (30.66, -81.436)1 observed

Eastern Whip-poor-will

Antrostomus vociferus

3/2/2026Fort George Island Cultural SP1 observed

Purple Sandpiper

Calidris maritima

3/2/2026Huguenot Memorial City Park4 observed

Red-throated Loon

Gavia stellata

3/2/2026Jacksonville Beach Pier (seawatch only)1 observed

Golden-crowned Kinglet

Regulus satrapa

3/2/2026Greenway- Jasmine St to Atlantic Av+Crosswind Dr 3mi1 observed

Surf Scoter

Melanitta perspicillata

3/1/2026Jacksonville Beach Pier (seawatch only)2 observed

White-winged Scoter

Melanitta deglandi

3/1/2026Jacksonville Beach Pier (seawatch only)1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Piping Plover

23/5/2026

Willet

53/5/2026

Bonaparte's Gull

843/5/2026

Laughing Gull

1673/5/2026

Ring-billed Gull

173/5/2026

American Herring Gull

33/5/2026

Forster's Tern

563/5/2026

Royal Tern

133/5/2026

Double-crested Cormorant

53/5/2026

Brown Pelican

743/5/2026

Osprey

13/5/2026

Eastern Phoebe

13/5/2026

Northern Mockingbird

13/5/2026

Northern Gannet

12/25/2026

Black Vulture

22/25/2026

Turkey Vulture

32/25/2026

Clay-colored Sparrow

12/25/2026

Savannah Sparrow

22/25/2026

Yellow-rumped Warbler

22/25/2026

American Crow

12/24/2026

Birding Tips

  1. 1

    Check rocky shorelines and jetties at low tide for shorebirds.

  2. 2

    Scan offshore waters with a spotting scope for seabirds and waterfowl.

  3. 3

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

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit Little Talbot Island State Park for birding?
The best months to visit Little Talbot Island State Park for birding are October-April. The best seasons are Spring and Fall and Winter.
What birds can I see at Little Talbot Island State Park?
Notable species at Little Talbot Island State Park include Laughing Gull, American Herring Gull, Royal Tern, Northern Gannet, Brown Pelican. The area supports coastal habitats.
How difficult is birding at Little Talbot Island State Park?
Birding at Little Talbot Island State Park is rated as Easy. The trails and viewing areas are accessible for birders of all experience levels.
What amenities are available at Little Talbot Island State Park?
Little Talbot Island State Park offers the following amenities: Parking, Restrooms, Trails, Visitor Center.