Urban Park birding habitat

Mashes Sands County Park

Florida · Southeast

Habitat
Urban Park
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Easy

Best Months

October-April

About This Location

Mashes Sands County Park is a productive birding destination in Florida, with 219 species recorded on eBird. This urban park habitat attracts Black-bellied Plover, Marbled Godwit, and Willet 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

Bobolink

Dolichonyx oryzivorus

5/30/2026Bald Point SP2 observed

Lesser Black-backed Gull

Larus fuscus

5/30/2026Bald Point SP1 observed

Common Tern

Sterna hirundo

5/29/2026Bald Point SP2 observed

Gull-billed Tern

Gelochelidon nilotica

5/28/20263401–3469 Lighthouse Rd, Crawfordville US-FL (30.0777,-84.1768)1 observed

Common Loon

Gavia immer

5/27/2026St. Marks NWR--Panacea Unit--Skipper Bay Road1 observed

Greater Scaup

Aythya marila

5/20/2026St. Marks National Wildlife Refuge, St. Marks Unit1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Chimney Swift

15/30/2026

Clapper Rail

35/30/2026

Black-bellied Plover

15/30/2026

Laughing Gull

15/30/2026

Tricolored Heron

35/30/2026

Great Egret

15/30/2026

Brown Pelican

35/30/2026

Northern Mockingbird

25/30/2026

Boat-tailed Grackle

115/30/2026

Black-bellied Whistling-Duck

125/27/2026

Common Ground Dove

35/27/2026

Mourning Dove

65/27/2026

Killdeer

15/27/2026

Semipalmated Plover

15/27/2026

Short-billed Dowitcher

35/27/2026

Semipalmated Sandpiper

55/27/2026

Ring-billed Gull

85/27/2026

Caspian Tern

35/27/2026

Double-crested Cormorant

85/27/2026

Osprey

15/27/2026

Birding Tips

  1. 1

    Visit at dawn for peak songbird activity before crowds arrive.

  2. 2

    Check flowering trees and berry-producing shrubs for seasonal migrants.

  3. 3

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

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit Mashes Sands County Park for birding?
The best months to visit Mashes Sands County Park for birding are October-April. The best seasons are Spring and Fall and Winter.
What birds can I see at Mashes Sands County Park?
Notable species at Mashes Sands County Park include Black-bellied Plover, Marbled Godwit, Willet, Ruddy Turnstone, Sanderling. The area supports urban park habitats.
How difficult is birding at Mashes Sands County Park?
Birding at Mashes Sands County Park is rated as Easy. The trails and viewing areas are accessible for birders of all experience levels.
What amenities are available at Mashes Sands County Park?
Mashes Sands County Park offers the following amenities: Parking, Restrooms, Trails.