Fort Clinch State Park

Florida · Southeast

Habitat
ForestWetland
Best Seasons
SpringFallWinter
Difficulty

Easy

Best Months

October-April

About This Location

Fort Clinch State Park is a productive birding destination in Florida, with 257 species recorded on eBird. This forest and wetland habitat attracts Piping Plover, Ruddy Turnstone, and Sanderling 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

Yellow-breasted Chat

Icteria virens

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

Golden-crowned Kinglet

Regulus satrapa

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

Indigo Bunting

Passerina cyanea

2/26/2026Amelia Island Golf Course and homes1 observed

Marbled Godwit

Limosa fedoa

2/25/202696008 Wades Pl, Fernandina Beach US-FL (30.6242,-81.4907)1 observed

Clay-colored Sparrow

Spizella pallida

2/24/2026Little Talbot Island SP1 observed

Swallow-tailed Kite

Elanoides forficatus

2/23/2026Egans Creek Greenway South1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Piping Plover

13/4/2026

Ruddy Turnstone

63/4/2026

Sanderling

13/4/2026

Ring-billed Gull

13/4/2026

Laughing Gull

103/3/2026

Forster's Tern

23/3/2026

Royal Tern

43/3/2026

Double-crested Cormorant

13/3/2026

Brown Pelican

63/3/2026

Willet

12/28/2026

Bonaparte's Gull

22/28/2026

American Herring Gull

52/28/2026

Black Skimmer

1252/28/2026

Snowy Egret

12/28/2026

Osprey

32/28/2026

Bald Eagle

12/28/2026

Great Horned Owl

22/28/2026

Fish Crow

22/28/2026

Yellow-rumped Warbler

502/28/2026

Northern Cardinal

42/28/2026

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