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

Florida · Southeast

Habitat
CoastalLake
Best Seasons
SpringFallWinter
Difficulty

Easy

Best Months

October-April

About This Location

Big Talbot Island State Park - Spoonbill Pond (includes parking & boat ramp) is a productive birding destination in Florida, with 245 species recorded on eBird. This coastal and lake habitat attracts Hooded Merganser, American Oystercatcher, and Black-bellied Plover 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

Swallow-tailed Kite

Elanoides forficatus

3/6/2026Cumberland Island National Seashore--South End1 observed

Tennessee Warbler

Leiothlypis peregrina

3/6/2026My backyard - Summer Trees 322461 observed

Parasitic Jaeger

Stercorarius parasiticus

3/5/2026Saint Johns River, Jacksonville US-FL (30.3162,-81.6251)1 observed

Yellow-breasted Chat

Icteria virens

3/5/2026Crosswind Drive, Fernandina Beach, Florida, US (30.66, -81.436)1 observed

Eastern Whip-poor-will

Antrostomus vociferus

3/2/2026Fort George Island Cultural SP1 observed

Purple Sandpiper

Calidris maritima

3/2/2026Huguenot Memorial City Park4 observed

Red-throated Loon

Gavia stellata

3/2/2026Jacksonville Beach Pier (seawatch only)1 observed

Golden-crowned Kinglet

Regulus satrapa

3/2/2026Greenway- Jasmine St to Atlantic Av+Crosswind Dr 3mi1 observed

Surf Scoter

Melanitta perspicillata

3/1/2026Jacksonville Beach Pier (seawatch only)2 observed

White-winged Scoter

Melanitta deglandi

3/1/2026Jacksonville Beach Pier (seawatch only)1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Black-bellied Plover

23/6/2026

Willet

33/6/2026

Greater Yellowlegs

143/6/2026

Dunlin

23/6/2026

Least Sandpiper

663/6/2026

Laughing Gull

23/6/2026

Tricolored Heron

13/6/2026

Reddish Egret

13/6/2026

Snowy Egret

263/6/2026

Osprey

23/6/2026

Red-bellied Woodpecker

13/6/2026

Common Yellowthroat

13/6/2026

Northern Cardinal

23/6/2026

Hooded Merganser

23/4/2026

American Oystercatcher

13/4/2026

Spotted Sandpiper

23/4/2026

Ruddy Turnstone

23/4/2026

Ring-billed Gull

33/4/2026

Little Blue Heron

33/4/2026

Great Egret

23/4/2026

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 Big Talbot Island State Park - Spoonbill Pond (includes parking & boat ramp) for birding?
The best months to visit Big Talbot Island State Park - Spoonbill Pond (includes parking & boat ramp) for birding are October-April. The best seasons are Spring and Fall and Winter.
What birds can I see at Big Talbot Island State Park - Spoonbill Pond (includes parking & boat ramp)?
Notable species at Big Talbot Island State Park - Spoonbill Pond (includes parking & boat ramp) include Hooded Merganser, American Oystercatcher, Black-bellied Plover, Spotted Sandpiper, Willet. The area supports coastal, lake habitats.
How difficult is birding at Big Talbot Island State Park - Spoonbill Pond (includes parking & boat ramp)?
Birding at Big Talbot Island State Park - Spoonbill Pond (includes parking & boat ramp) is rated as Easy. The trails and viewing areas are accessible for birders of all experience levels.
What amenities are available at Big Talbot Island State Park - Spoonbill Pond (includes parking & boat ramp)?
Big Talbot Island State Park - Spoonbill Pond (includes parking & boat ramp) offers the following amenities: Parking, Restrooms, Trails, Visitor Center.