Coastal birding habitat

Stump Pass Beach State Park

Florida · Southeast

Habitat
Coastal
Best Seasons
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

Gull-billed Tern

Gelochelidon nilotica

5/31/2026Stump Pass Beach SP1 observed

Hudsonian Whimbrel

Numenius hudsonicus

5/31/2026Stump Pass Beach SP1 observed

Yellow-throated Vireo

Vireo flavifrons

5/25/2026Ollie's Pond Park1 observed

Bobolink

Dolichonyx oryzivorus

5/25/2026Ponce de Leon City Park1 observed

Mangrove Cuckoo

Coccyzus minor

5/25/2026Ponce de Leon City Park2 observed

Florida Scrub-Jay

Aphelocoma coerulescens

5/24/2026The Loop (Armour Ter.,Upson Ter., and vicinity)1 observed

Common Myna

Acridotheres tristis

5/24/2026S McCall Rd, Port Charlotte US-FL 26.95411, -82.213671 observed

White-rumped Sandpiper

Calidris fuscicollis

5/24/2026Ollie's Pond Park1 observed

Roseate Tern

Sterna dougallii

5/23/2026Stump Pass Beach SP1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Eurasian Collared-Dove

16/1/2026

Mourning Dove

26/1/2026

Least Tern

46/1/2026

Royal Tern

26/1/2026

Magnificent Frigatebird

46/1/2026

Western Cattle-Egret

16/1/2026

Great Egret

16/1/2026

Brown Pelican

36/1/2026

Black Vulture

16/1/2026

Mottled Duck

15/31/2026

Common Ground Dove

15/31/2026

Black-bellied Plover

55/31/2026

Semipalmated Plover

25/31/2026

Hudsonian Whimbrel

15/31/2026

Marbled Godwit

15/31/2026

Willet

135/31/2026

Ruddy Turnstone

75/31/2026

Sanderling

135/31/2026

Western Sandpiper

15/31/2026

Laughing Gull

255/31/2026

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.