Wakulla Springs State Park
Florida · Southeast
About This Location
Wakulla Springs State Park is a productive birding destination in Florida, with 244 species recorded on eBird. This forest and wetland habitat attracts Common Gallinule, Anhinga, and White Ibis 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
Gray Catbird
Dumetella carolinensis
Brown Pelican
Pelecanus occidentalis
Hooded Merganser
Lophodytes cucullatus
Common Tern
Sterna hirundo
Dunlin
Calidris alpina
Red-cockaded Woodpecker
Leuconotopicus borealis
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Chimney Swift
Common Gallinule
Pied-billed Grebe
Anhinga
Double-crested Cormorant
White Ibis
Snowy Egret
Green Heron
Great Egret
Turkey Vulture
Osprey
Swallow-tailed Kite
Mississippi Kite
Red-headed Woodpecker
Fish Crow
Northern Cardinal
Mourning Dove
Yellow-crowned Night Heron
Little Blue Heron
Tricolored Heron
Birding Tips
- 1
Listen for vocalizations to locate canopy-dwelling warblers and vireos.
- 2
Check forest edges and clearings for flycatchers and thrushes.
- 3
Check for wintering sparrows in brushy edges from November through February.
Amenities
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