Stump Pass Beach State Park

Florida · Southeast

Habitat
Coastal
Best Seasons
SpringFallWinter
Difficulty

Easy

Best Months

October-April

About This Location

Stump Pass Beach State Park is a productive birding destination in Florida, with 225 species recorded on eBird. This coastal habitat attracts Common Ground Dove, Mourning Dove, and Black-bellied Plover 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

Fulvous Whistling-Duck

Dendrocygna bicolor

3/5/2026Wellen Park -- Grand Lake1 observed

Clapper Rail (Gulf Coast)

Rallus crepitans

3/5/2026Myakka Island Point - MPI1 observed

Clapper Rail

Rallus crepitans

3/5/2026Myakka Island Point - MPI1 observed

Florida Scrub-Jay

Aphelocoma coerulescens

3/5/2026South Venice Lemon Bay Preserve2 observed

Barn Swallow

Hirundo rustica

3/3/2026Stump Pass Beach SP1 observed

Dickcissel

Spiza americana

3/2/20261120 Nectar Rd, Private home1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Common Ground Dove

13/3/2026

Mourning Dove

43/3/2026

Black-bellied Plover

103/3/2026

Wilson's Plover

33/3/2026

Willet

83/3/2026

Ruddy Turnstone

63/3/2026

Sanderling

173/3/2026

Laughing Gull

153/3/2026

American Herring Gull

13/3/2026

Lesser Black-backed Gull

13/3/2026

Forster's Tern

23/3/2026

Royal Tern

153/3/2026

Double-crested Cormorant

63/3/2026

White Ibis

13/3/2026

Reddish Egret

13/3/2026

Great Blue Heron

13/3/2026

Brown Pelican

153/3/2026

Turkey Vulture

13/3/2026

Osprey

33/3/2026

Bald Eagle

23/3/2026

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 Stump Pass Beach State Park for birding?
The best months to visit Stump Pass Beach State Park for birding are October-April. The best seasons are Spring and Fall and Winter.
What birds can I see at Stump Pass Beach State Park?
Notable species at Stump Pass Beach State Park include Common Ground Dove, Mourning Dove, Black-bellied Plover, Wilson's Plover, Willet. The area supports coastal habitats.
How difficult is birding at Stump Pass Beach State Park?
Birding at Stump Pass Beach State Park is rated as Easy. The trails and viewing areas are accessible for birders of all experience levels.
What amenities are available at Stump Pass Beach State Park?
Stump Pass Beach State Park offers the following amenities: Parking, Restrooms, Trails, Visitor Center.