River/Riparian birding habitat

Ochlockonee River State Park

Florida · Southeast

Habitat
River/Riparian
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Easy

Best Months

October-April

About This Location

Ochlockonee River State Park is a productive birding destination in Florida, with 202 species recorded on eBird. This river/riparian habitat attracts Mourning Dove, Clapper Rail, and Pied-billed Grebe among many others. Mild winters attract waterfowl and sparrows, while spring and fall migration bring neotropical songbirds.

Location

Loading map...

Notable Species

Live Bird Data

Powered by eBird / Cornell Lab of Ornithology

Notable Sightings

Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days

Clapper Rail

Rallus crepitans

5/31/2026Forest Service Road 111, Hosford US-FL 30.17027, -84.692651 observed

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

Common Loon

Gavia immer

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

Red-cockaded Woodpecker

Leuconotopicus borealis

5/24/2026Porter Lake Campground2 observed

Gull-billed Tern

Gelochelidon nilotica

5/24/2026Alligator Point--Phipps Preserve2 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Black-bellied Whistling-Duck

5/28/2026

Mourning Dove

5/28/2026

Common Nighthawk

25/28/2026

Chuck-will's-widow

35/28/2026

Killdeer

5/28/2026

Osprey

5/28/2026

Swallow-tailed Kite

5/28/2026

Red-headed Woodpecker

5/28/2026

Great Crested Flycatcher

5/28/2026

Eastern Kingbird

15/28/2026

Tufted Titmouse

5/28/2026

Carolina Wren

5/28/2026

Brown Thrasher

5/28/2026

Northern Mockingbird

5/28/2026

Eastern Bluebird

5/28/2026

American Robin

5/28/2026

Eastern Towhee

5/28/2026

Yellow-breasted Chat

5/28/2026

Brown-headed Cowbird

5/28/2026

Common Yellowthroat

5/28/2026

Birding Tips

  1. 1

    Walk along the water slowly, scanning overhanging branches for kingfishers and warblers.

  2. 2

    Check sandbars and gravel bars for shorebirds and terns.

  3. 3

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

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit Ochlockonee River State Park for birding?
The best months to visit Ochlockonee River State Park for birding are October-April. The best seasons are Spring and Fall and Winter.
What birds can I see at Ochlockonee River State Park?
Notable species at Ochlockonee River State Park include Mourning Dove, Clapper Rail, Pied-billed Grebe, Belted Kingfisher, Red-headed Woodpecker. The area supports river/riparian habitats.
How difficult is birding at Ochlockonee River State Park?
Birding at Ochlockonee River State Park is rated as Easy. The trails and viewing areas are accessible for birders of all experience levels.
What amenities are available at Ochlockonee River State Park?
Ochlockonee River State Park offers the following amenities: Parking, Restrooms, Trails, Visitor Center.