John D. MacArthur Beach State Park
Florida · Southeast
Easy
October-April
About This Location
John D. MacArthur Beach State Park is a productive birding destination in Florida, with 227 species recorded on eBird. This coastal habitat attracts Osprey, Red-bellied Woodpecker, and White-eyed Vireo among many others. Mild winters attract waterfowl and sparrows, while spring and fall migration bring neotropical songbirds.
Location
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Live Bird Data
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Notable Sightings
Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days
Glaucous Gull
Larus hyperboreus
Blue-crowned Parakeet
Thectocercus acuticaudatus
Red-cockaded Woodpecker
Leuconotopicus borealis
Brown-headed Nuthatch
Sitta pusilla
Great Black-backed Gull
Larus marinus
Nashville Warbler
Leiothlypis ruficapilla
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Osprey
Red-bellied Woodpecker
White-eyed Vireo
Blue-gray Gnatcatcher
Gray Catbird
Northern Cardinal
Red-breasted Merganser
Mourning Dove
Piping Plover
Ring-billed Gull
Royal Tern
Magnificent Frigatebird
Brown Pelican
Turkey Vulture
Belted Kingfisher
Sanderling
Northern Gannet
Snowy Egret
Great Blue Heron
Yellow-rumped Warbler
Birding Tips
- 1
Check rocky shorelines and jetties at low tide for shorebirds.
- 2
Scan offshore waters with a spotting scope for seabirds and waterfowl.
- 3
Check for wintering sparrows in brushy edges from November through February.
Amenities
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