Mashes Sands County Park

Florida · Southeast

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Habitat

Urban Park

Best Seasons

Spring Fall Winter

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

Black-bellied Plover Marbled Godwit Willet Ruddy Turnstone Sanderling

Live Bird Data

Notable Sightings

Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days

Common Tern

Sterna hirundo

7/16/2026St. Marks NWR--Lighthouse Pool & Flats1 observed

Gull-billed Tern

Gelochelidon nilotica

7/15/2026Bald Point SP1 observed

Shiny Cowbird

Molothrus bonariensis

7/15/2026Murphy Residence1 observed

Dunlin

Calidris alpina

7/15/2026St. Marks NWR (Please consider using a more specific hotspot)1 observed

American Herring Gull

Larus smithsonianus

7/6/2026Bald Point State Park, Panacea US-FL 29.91454, -84.336481 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Mourning Dove

47/12/2026

Clapper Rail

17/12/2026

Laughing Gull

87/12/2026

Least Tern

137/12/2026

Sandwich Tern

37/12/2026

Royal Tern

67/12/2026

White Ibis

37/12/2026

Great Egret

37/12/2026

Brown Pelican

107/12/2026

Belted Kingfisher

17/12/2026

Downy Woodpecker

17/12/2026

Great Crested Flycatcher

27/12/2026

Carolina Chickadee

17/12/2026

Tufted Titmouse

27/12/2026

Barn Swallow

27/12/2026

Marsh Wren

67/12/2026

Northern Mockingbird

27/12/2026

Eastern Towhee

17/12/2026

Red-winged Blackbird

117/12/2026

Boat-tailed Grackle

37/12/2026

Birding Tips

1
Visit at dawn for peak songbird activity before crowds arrive.
2
Check flowering trees and berry-producing shrubs for seasonal migrants.
3
Check for wintering sparrows in brushy edges from November through February.

Amenities

Parking

Restrooms

Trails

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Florida Birding Guide

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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 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.