Anastasia State Park

Florida · Southeast

Habitat
ForestWetland
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Easy

Best Months

October-April

About This Location

Anastasia State Park is a productive birding destination in Florida, with 266 species recorded on eBird. This forest and wetland habitat attracts Clapper Rail, Semipalmated Plover, and Willet 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

Barn Swallow

Hirundo rustica

3/5/2026Masters Tract Stormwater Treatment Facility1 observed

Brown Creeper

Certhia americana

3/5/2026GTM NERR--Yellow Trail1 observed

Magnolia Warbler

Setophaga magnolia

3/4/2026World Golf Village1 observed

Dark-eyed Junco

Junco hyemalis

3/4/2026GTM NERR--Purple Trail1 observed

Red-eyed Vireo

Vireo olivaceus

3/4/2026GTM NERR--Purple Trail1 observed

Summer Tanager

Piranga rubra

3/4/2026GTM NERR--Sensory Trail1 observed

Egyptian Goose

Alopochen aegyptiaca

3/2/2026Royal St. Augustine Golf2 observed

Ash-throated Flycatcher

Myiarchus cinerascens

2/26/2026Masters Tract Stormwater Treatment Facility1 observed

Magnificent Frigatebird

Fregata magnificens

2/21/2026Vilano Beach, Saint Augustine US-FL (29.9238,-81.2934)2 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Ruddy Turnstone

13/6/2026

Laughing Gull

23/6/2026

Black Skimmer

13/6/2026

Sandwich Tern

23/6/2026

Royal Tern

123/6/2026

Mottled Duck

23/6/2026

Clapper Rail

13/6/2026

Semipalmated Plover

13/6/2026

Wilson's Plover

103/6/2026

Willet

13/6/2026

Sanderling

43/6/2026

Ring-billed Gull

83/6/2026

American Herring Gull

53/6/2026

Forster's Tern

23/6/2026

Carolina Wren

63/6/2026

Gray Catbird

13/6/2026

Northern Mockingbird

43/6/2026

Swamp Sparrow

23/6/2026

Red-winged Blackbird

13/6/2026

Yellow-rumped Warbler

53/6/2026

Birding Tips

  1. 1

    Listen for vocalizations to locate canopy-dwelling warblers and vireos.

  2. 2

    Check forest edges and clearings for flycatchers and thrushes.

  3. 3

    Check for wintering sparrows in brushy edges from November through February.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit Anastasia State Park for birding?
The best months to visit Anastasia State Park for birding are October-April. The best seasons are Spring and Fall and Winter.
What birds can I see at Anastasia State Park?
Notable species at Anastasia State Park include Clapper Rail, Semipalmated Plover, Willet, Sanderling, Laughing Gull. The area supports forest, wetland habitats.
How difficult is birding at Anastasia State Park?
Birding at Anastasia State Park is rated as Easy. The trails and viewing areas are accessible for birders of all experience levels.
What amenities are available at Anastasia State Park?
Anastasia State Park offers the following amenities: Parking, Restrooms, Trails, Visitor Center.