Saint Marks National Wildlife Refuge
Florida · Southeast
Moderate
October-April
$5 per vehicle
Open daily, sunrise to sunset
About This Location
Saint Marks National Wildlife Refuge is a productive birding destination in Florida, with 341 species recorded on eBird. This wetland habitat attracts Blue-winged Teal, Northern Shoveler, and Gadwall 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
Northern Yellow Warbler
Setophaga aestiva
Gray Catbird
Dumetella carolinensis
Gull-billed Tern
Gelochelidon nilotica
Red-cockaded Woodpecker
Leuconotopicus borealis
Common Tern
Sterna hirundo
Common Loon
Gavia immer
Greater Scaup
Aythya marila
Belted Kingfisher
Megaceryle alcyon
American Bittern
Botaurus lentiginosus
King Rail
Rallus elegans
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Mourning Dove
Great Blue Heron
Turkey Vulture
Mississippi Kite
Red-headed Woodpecker
Red-bellied Woodpecker
Downy Woodpecker
Red-cockaded Woodpecker
Great Crested Flycatcher
Blue Jay
Fish Crow
Carolina Chickadee
Tufted Titmouse
Blue-gray Gnatcatcher
Carolina Wren
Northern Mockingbird
Eastern Bluebird
Bachman's Sparrow
Common Grackle
Pine Warbler
Birding Tips
- 1
Bring waterproof boots for marsh trails and muddy edges.
- 2
Scan the edges of open water for herons, egrets, and rails at dawn.
- 3
Check for wintering sparrows in brushy edges from November through February.
- 4
Check the refuge website for seasonal auto tour route schedules and any temporary closures before visiting.
- 5
Stop at the visitor center for current bird sighting reports and trail condition updates.
Amenities
Nearby Attractions
- St. Marks Lighthouse
- Wakulla Springs State Park
- Apalachicola National Forest
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