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Birding Near St. Petersburg, FL

30 birding locations within 50 miles

Florida · United States

30

Locations

61+

Species

6

Habitats

3

Peak Seasons

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Birding Locations Near St. Petersburg

Lake birding habitat

Florida

3.0 mi away

Easy

Boyd Hill Nature Park & Lake Maggiore

Lake birding hotspot in Florida with 263 recorded species.

LakeUrban ParkSpringFall
Lake birding habitat

Florida

5.3 mi away

Easy

Sawgrass Lake Park

Lake birding hotspot in Florida with 228 recorded species.

LakeUrban ParkSpringFall
Coastal birding habitat

Florida

6.3 mi away

Challenging

Weedon Island Preserve

Coastal birding hotspot in Florida with 232 recorded species.

CoastalSpringFall
Wetland birding habitat

Florida

7.7 mi away

Moderate

Roosevelt Wetland

Wetland birding hotspot in Florida with 213 recorded species.

WetlandSpringFall
Urban Park birding habitat

Florida

8.4 mi away

Easy

War Veterans' Memorial Park

Urban Park birding hotspot in Florida with 218 recorded species.

Urban ParkSpringFall
Forest birding habitat

Florida

8.7 mi away

Moderate

Duck Ponds & Tierra Verde

Forest birding hotspot in Florida with 249 recorded species.

ForestWetlandSpringFall
Lake birding habitat

Florida

9.9 mi away

Easy

Lake Seminole Park

Lake birding hotspot in Florida with 233 recorded species.

LakeUrban ParkSpringFall
Coastal birding habitat

Florida

10.1 mi away

Moderate

Cockroach Bay Preserve and Surrounding Area

Coastal birding hotspot in Florida with 268 recorded species.

CoastalSpringFall
a flock of birds standing on top of a body of water

Florida

10.5 mi away

Easy

Fort De Soto Park

Urban Park birding hotspot in Florida with 354 recorded species.

Urban ParkSpringFall
Coastal birding habitat

Florida

11.3 mi away

Moderate

Bahia Beach Nature Preserve

Coastal birding hotspot in Florida with 201 recorded species.

CoastalSpringFall
Urban Park birding habitat

Florida

11.5 mi away

Easy

Boca Ciega Millennium Park

Urban Park birding hotspot in Florida with 214 recorded species.

Urban ParkSpringFall
River/Riparian birding habitat

Florida

12.5 mi away

Moderate

Wolf Branch Creek Preserve

River/Riparian birding hotspot in Florida with 212 recorded species.

River/RiparianSpringFall
Urban Park birding habitat

Florida

12.8 mi away

Easy

Walsingham Park

Urban Park birding hotspot in Florida with 203 recorded species.

Urban ParkSpringFall
Urban Park birding habitat

Florida

13.0 mi away

Easy

Largo Central Park Nature Preserve

Urban Park birding hotspot in Florida with 216 recorded species.

Urban ParkSpringFall
Urban Park birding habitat

Florida

13.7 mi away

Easy

John S. Taylor Park

Urban Park birding hotspot in Florida with 236 recorded species.

Urban ParkSpringFall
Urban Park birding habitat

Florida

13.9 mi away

Easy

Cypress Point Park

Urban Park birding hotspot in Florida with 204 recorded species.

Urban ParkSpringFall
Wetland birding habitat

Florida

14.4 mi away

Moderate

Egmont Key National Wildlife Refuge

Wetland birding hotspot in Florida with 211 recorded species.

WetlandSpringFall
Urban Park birding habitat

Florida

14.7 mi away

Easy

George C. McGough Nature Park

Urban Park birding hotspot in Florida with 213 recorded species.

Urban ParkSpringFall
Forest birding habitat

Florida

16.3 mi away

Moderate

Emerson Point Preserve

Forest birding hotspot in Florida with 243 recorded species.

ForestWetlandSpringFall
Urban Park birding habitat

Florida

16.5 mi away

Easy

Philippe County Park

Urban Park birding hotspot in Florida with 205 recorded species.

Urban ParkSpringFall
Forest birding habitat

Florida

17.4 mi away

Moderate

Robinson Preserve

Forest birding hotspot in Florida with 232 recorded species.

ForestWetlandSpringFall
Urban Park birding habitat

Florida

17.6 mi away

Easy

Sand Key Park

Urban Park birding hotspot in Florida with 243 recorded species.

Urban ParkSpringFall
Coastal birding habitat

Florida

18.0 mi away

Challenging

Anna Maria Island

Coastal birding hotspot in Florida with 221 recorded species.

CoastalSpringFall
Forest birding habitat

Florida

18.8 mi away

Moderate

Perico Preserve

Forest birding hotspot in Florida with 224 recorded species.

ForestWetlandSpringFall
Forest birding habitat

Florida

19.6 mi away

Moderate

Possum Branch Preserve

Forest birding hotspot in Florida with 228 recorded species.

ForestWetlandSpringFall
Urban Park birding habitat

Florida

20.2 mi away

Easy

Dunedin Hammock City Park

Urban Park birding hotspot in Florida with 216 recorded species.

Urban ParkSpringFall
Coastal birding habitat

Florida

20.9 mi away

Easy

Caladesi Island State Park

Coastal birding hotspot in Florida with 219 recorded species.

CoastalSpringFall
Forest birding habitat

Florida

22.0 mi away

Moderate

Leffis Key

Forest birding hotspot in Florida with 233 recorded species.

ForestWetlandSpringFall
Urban Park birding habitat

Florida

22.8 mi away

Easy

John Chesnut Sr. Park

Urban Park birding hotspot in Florida with 229 recorded species.

Urban ParkSpringFall
Coastal birding habitat

Florida

24.0 mi away

Easy

Honeymoon Island State Park

Coastal birding hotspot in Florida with 318 recorded species.

CoastalSpringFall

Top Species Near St. Petersburg

Notable birds found at locations within 50 miles:

Mourning DoveCommon GallinuleAmerican CootAnhingaDouble-crested CormorantLittle Blue HeronGreat EgretBlack VultureRing-billed GullWhite IbisTurkey VultureOspreyMallardPurple GallinuleWilletLaughing GullForster's TernGreat Blue HeronRing-necked DuckMagnificent FrigatebirdMallard x Mottled Duck (hybrid)Great Horned OwlRed-bellied WoodpeckerTufted TitmouseBlue-gray Gnatcatcher+36 more

Habitats & Seasons

Habitat Types:

Urban Park15 locations
Wetland8 locations
Coastal6 locations
Forest6 locations
Lake3 locations
River/Riparian1 location

Best Seasons:

Spring30 locations
Fall30 locations
Winter30 locations

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the best birding spots near St. Petersburg, FL?▼
Top birding locations within 50 miles of St. Petersburg include Boyd Hill Nature Park & Lake Maggiore, Sawgrass Lake Park, Weedon Island Preserve, Roosevelt Wetland, War Veterans' Memorial Park. These spots offer lake, urban park, coastal habitats.
What birds can I see near St. Petersburg?▼
Birders near St. Petersburg can spot species including Mourning Dove, Common Gallinule, American Coot, Anhinga, Double-crested Cormorant, Little Blue Heron, Great Egret, Black Vulture. The area's 6 habitat types support diverse birdlife year-round.
When is the best time for birding near St. Petersburg?▼
The best seasons for birding near St. Petersburg are Spring and Fall and Winter. Spring migration is particularly rewarding. Fall brings migrating raptors and songbirds.
How many birding locations are near St. Petersburg?▼
There are 30 documented birding locations within 50 miles of St. Petersburg, FL, ranging from 3.0 to 24.0 miles from the city center.

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