Bald Point State Park

Florida · Southeast

Habitat
ForestWetland
Best Seasons
SpringFallWinter
Difficulty

Easy

Best Months

October-April

About This Location

Bald Point State Park is a productive birding destination in Florida, with 310 species recorded on eBird. This forest and wetland habitat attracts Eurasian Collared-Dove, Mourning Dove, and Tricolored Heron 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

Brown Creeper

Certhia americana

3/5/2026Leedom Home (private residence)1 observed

Vermilion Flycatcher

Pyrocephalus rubinus

3/3/2026St. Marks NWR--Stoney Bayou 1 & Twin Dikes1 observed

Groove-billed Ani

Crotophaga sulcirostris

3/2/2026St. Marks NWR--Stoney Bayou 1 & Twin Dikes1 observed

Yellow-headed Blackbird

Xanthocephalus xanthocephalus

3/1/2026South Moon Under Murphy Residence1 observed

Northern Rough-winged Swallow

Stelgidopteryx serripennis

3/1/2026Bald Point SP1 observed

Chuck-will's-widow

Antrostomus carolinensis

2/28/2026Mossy Oak Preserve (Limited Access)1 observed

White-crowned Sparrow

Zonotrichia leucophrys

2/27/20261255 Lighthouse Road, Saint Marks, Florida, US (30.087, -84.166)1 observed

American Black Duck

Anas rubripes

2/22/2026St. Marks NWR--Mounds Pool No. 32 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Eurasian Collared-Dove

23/3/2026

Mourning Dove

33/3/2026

Tricolored Heron

13/3/2026

Snowy Egret

13/3/2026

Great Blue Heron

23/3/2026

Turkey Vulture

63/3/2026

Osprey

13/3/2026

Swallow-tailed Kite

173/3/2026

Broad-winged Hawk

13/3/2026

Red-shouldered Hawk

13/3/2026

Belted Kingfisher

13/3/2026

Red-bellied Woodpecker

33/3/2026

Downy Woodpecker

13/3/2026

Eastern Phoebe

33/3/2026

Blue Jay

13/3/2026

Carolina Chickadee

23/3/2026

Tufted Titmouse

13/3/2026

Purple Martin

13/3/2026

Ruby-crowned Kinglet

53/3/2026

Brown-headed Nuthatch

13/3/2026

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 Bald Point State Park for birding?
The best months to visit Bald Point State Park for birding are October-April. The best seasons are Spring and Fall and Winter.
What birds can I see at Bald Point State Park?
Notable species at Bald Point State Park include Eurasian Collared-Dove, Mourning Dove, Tricolored Heron, Snowy Egret, Great Blue Heron. The area supports forest, wetland habitats.
How difficult is birding at Bald Point State Park?
Birding at Bald Point State Park is rated as Easy. The trails and viewing areas are accessible for birders of all experience levels.
What amenities are available at Bald Point State Park?
Bald Point State Park offers the following amenities: Parking, Restrooms, Trails, Visitor Center.