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Birding Near Jacksonville, FL

23 birding locations within 50 miles

Florida · United States

23

Locations

60+

Species

7

Habitats

3

Peak Seasons

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Birding Locations Near Jacksonville

Forest birding habitat

Florida

4.4 mi away

Moderate

Reddie Point Preserve

Forest birding hotspot in Florida with 235 recorded species.

ForestWetlandSpringFall
Urban Park birding habitat

Florida

8.5 mi away

Easy

Westside Industrial Park

Urban Park birding hotspot in Florida with 209 recorded species.

Urban ParkSpringFall
Forest birding habitat

Florida

9.9 mi away

Easy

M&M Dairy (Port Jacksonville Parkway)

Forest birding hotspot in Florida with 200 recorded species.

ForestWetlandSpringFall
Forest birding habitat

Florida

10.7 mi away

Moderate

Theodore Roosevelt Area

Forest birding hotspot in Florida with 208 recorded species.

ForestWetlandSpringFall
Urban Park birding habitat

Florida

14.9 mi away

Easy

Kingsley Plantation - within park only

Urban Park birding hotspot in Florida with 213 recorded species.

Urban ParkSpringFall
Urban Park birding habitat

Florida

15.0 mi away

Easy

Huguenot Memorial City Park

Urban Park birding hotspot in Florida with 283 recorded species.

Urban ParkSpringFall
Urban Park birding habitat

Florida

15.1 mi away

Easy

Kathryn Abbey Hanna Park

Urban Park birding hotspot in Florida with 275 recorded species.

Urban ParkSpringFall
Coastal birding habitat

Florida

16.8 mi away

Easy

Little Talbot Island State Park

Coastal birding hotspot in Florida with 259 recorded species.

CoastalSpringFall
Coastal birding habitat

Florida

17.0 mi away

Easy

Big Talbot Island State Park - Spoonbill Pond (includes parking & boat ramp)

Coastal birding hotspot in Florida with 245 recorded species.

CoastalLakeSpringFall
Coastal birding habitat

Florida

20.2 mi away

Challenging

Amelia Island Golf Course and homes

Coastal birding hotspot in Florida with 205 recorded species.

CoastalSpringFall
Forest birding habitat

Florida

24.1 mi away

Moderate

Guana Tolomato Matanzas NERR - Six Mile Landing

Forest birding hotspot in Florida with 231 recorded species.

ForestWetlandSpringFall
River/Riparian birding habitat

Florida

25.7 mi away

Moderate

Guana River Wildlife Management Area

River/Riparian birding hotspot in Florida with 258 recorded species.

River/RiparianWetlandSpringFall
River/Riparian birding habitat

Florida

26.4 mi away

Moderate

Egans Creek Greenway

River/Riparian birding hotspot in Florida with 215 recorded species.

River/RiparianSpringFall
Forest birding habitat

Florida

28.6 mi away

Easy

Fort Clinch State Park

Forest birding hotspot in Florida with 257 recorded species.

ForestWetlandSpringFall
Forest birding habitat

Florida

29.6 mi away

Moderate

Guana Tolomato Matanzas NERR

Forest birding hotspot in Florida with 252 recorded species.

ForestWetlandSpringFall
Coastal birding habitat

Georgia

30.7 mi away

Challenging

Cumberland Island National Seashore - South End

Coastal birding hotspot in Georgia with 242 recorded species.

CoastalSpringFall
River/Riparian birding habitat

Georgia

35.6 mi away

Easy

Crooked River State Park

River/Riparian birding hotspot in Georgia with 206 recorded species.

River/RiparianSpringFall
Coastal birding habitat

Georgia

38.0 mi away

Challenging

Cumberland Island National Seashore

Coastal birding hotspot in Georgia with 258 recorded species.

CoastalSpringFall
Forest birding habitat

Florida

39.6 mi away

Easy

Anastasia State Park

Forest birding hotspot in Florida with 266 recorded species.

ForestWetlandSpringFall
Forest birding habitat

Florida

45.9 mi away

Moderate

Masters Tract Stormwater Treatment Facility

Forest birding hotspot in Florida with 236 recorded species.

ForestWetlandSpringFall
Cypress swamp and still waters at Okefenokee NWR

Georgia

46.3 mi away

Moderate

Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge

Vast Georgia blackwater swamp with Sandhill Cranes and wilderness canoeing.

WetlandForestMarshWinterSpring
Coastal birding habitat

Georgia

48.8 mi away

Challenging

Jekyll Island - South Beach

Coastal birding hotspot in Georgia with 284 recorded species.

CoastalSpringFall
Forest birding habitat

Florida

49.6 mi away

Moderate

Fort Matanzas National Monument

Forest birding hotspot in Florida with 216 recorded species.

ForestWetlandSpringFall

Top Species Near Jacksonville

Notable birds found at locations within 50 miles:

Ruddy TurnstoneRoyal TernDouble-crested CormorantGreat EgretMourning DoveCanada GooseRing-necked DuckEurasian Collared-DoveLimpkinLaughing GullNorthern ShovelerPied-billed GrebeWhite IbisBlack VulturePileated WoodpeckerCarolina ChickadeeRuby-crowned KingletHooded MerganserIndian PeafowlBlack-bellied PloverShort-billed DowitcherMallardRed-breasted MerganserAmerican OystercatcherSemipalmated Plover+35 more

Habitats & Seasons

Habitat Types:

Wetland11 locations
Forest10 locations
Coastal6 locations
Urban Park4 locations
River/Riparian3 locations
Lake1 location
Marsh1 location

Best Seasons:

Spring23 locations
Fall22 locations
Winter23 locations

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the best birding spots near Jacksonville, FL?▼
Top birding locations within 50 miles of Jacksonville include Reddie Point Preserve, Westside Industrial Park, M&M Dairy (Port Jacksonville Parkway), Theodore Roosevelt Area, Kingsley Plantation - within park only. These spots offer forest, wetland, urban park habitats.
What birds can I see near Jacksonville?▼
Birders near Jacksonville can spot species including Ruddy Turnstone, Royal Tern, Double-crested Cormorant, Great Egret, Mourning Dove, Canada Goose, Ring-necked Duck, Eurasian Collared-Dove. The area's 7 habitat types support diverse birdlife year-round.
When is the best time for birding near Jacksonville?▼
The best seasons for birding near Jacksonville are Spring and Fall and Winter. Spring migration is particularly rewarding. Fall brings migrating raptors and songbirds.
How many birding locations are near Jacksonville?▼
There are 23 documented birding locations within 50 miles of Jacksonville, FL, ranging from 4.4 to 49.6 miles from the city center.

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