Coastal birding habitat

Saint Simons Island - Massingale Park

Georgia · Southeast

Habitat
CoastalUrban Park
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Easy

Best Months

October-April

About This Location

Saint Simons Island - Massingale Park is a productive birding destination in Georgia, with 213 species recorded on eBird. This coastal and urban park habitat attracts Sanderling, Laughing Gull, and Ring-billed Gull 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

Black Scoter

Melanitta americana

7/21/2026Jekyll Island--South Beach1 observed

Pyrrhuloxia

Cardinalis sinuatus

7/21/2026Backyard1 observed

Hairy Woodpecker

Leuconotopicus villosus

7/20/2026Paulks Pasture WMA1 observed

Greater Yellowlegs

Tringa melanoleuca

7/17/2026US-17 Salt Pan at Jekyll Causeway1 observed

Lesser Yellowlegs

Tringa flavipes

7/17/2026US-17 Salt Pan at Jekyll Causeway1 observed

Piping Plover

Charadrius melodus

7/17/2026Saint Simons Island--Goulds Inlet4 observed

Black Tern

Chlidonias niger

7/16/2026Jekyll Island--South Beach2 observed

Common Tern

Sterna hirundo

7/15/2026Saint Simons Island--Goulds Inlet2 observed

Great Black-backed Gull

Larus marinus

7/15/2026Saint Simons Island--Goulds Inlet2 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Chimney Swift

27/22/2026

Ruby-throated Hummingbird

17/22/2026

Royal Tern

47/22/2026

Wood Stork

27/22/2026

Roseate Spoonbill

57/22/2026

Tricolored Heron

17/22/2026

Snowy Egret

27/22/2026

Great Egret

57/22/2026

Great Blue Heron

17/22/2026

Osprey

17/22/2026

Cooper's Hawk

27/22/2026

Red-tailed Hawk

17/22/2026

Belted Kingfisher

27/22/2026

Red-bellied Woodpecker

17/22/2026

Eastern Kingbird

27/22/2026

Barn Swallow

57/22/2026

Blue-gray Gnatcatcher

27/22/2026

Carolina Wren

27/22/2026

Eastern Bluebird

27/22/2026

House Finch

27/22/2026

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 Saint Simons Island - Massingale Park for birding?
The best months to visit Saint Simons Island - Massingale Park for birding are October-April. The best seasons are Spring and Fall and Winter.
What birds can I see at Saint Simons Island - Massingale Park?
Notable species at Saint Simons Island - Massingale Park include Sanderling, Laughing Gull, Ring-billed Gull, Forster's Tern, Snowy Egret. The area supports coastal, urban park habitats.
How difficult is birding at Saint Simons Island - Massingale Park?
Birding at Saint Simons Island - Massingale Park is rated as Easy. The trails and viewing areas are accessible for birders of all experience levels.
What amenities are available at Saint Simons Island - Massingale Park?
Saint Simons Island - Massingale Park offers the following amenities: Parking, Restrooms, Trails.