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Little Talbot Island State Park

Florida · Southeast

EasyView on eBird
Habitat
Coastal
Best Seasons
SpringFallWinter
Difficulty

Easy

Best Months

October-April

About This Location

Little Talbot Island State Park is a productive birding destination in Florida, with 259 species recorded on eBird. This coastal habitat attracts Laughing Gull, American Herring Gull, and Royal Tern among many others. Mild winters attract waterfowl and sparrows, while spring and fall migration bring neotropical songbirds.

Location

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Notable Species

Laughing GullAmerican Herring GullRoyal TernNorthern GannetBrown Pelican

Live Bird Data

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Notable Sightings

Parasitic Jaeger

Stercorarius parasiticus

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

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

Tennessee Warbler

Leiothlypis peregrina

3/2/2026My backyard - Summer Trees 322461 observed

Eastern Whip-poor-will

Antrostomus vociferus

3/1/2026Fort George Island Cultural SP1 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

Purple Sandpiper

Calidris maritima

3/1/2026Huguenot Memorial City Park2 observed

Purple Sandpiper

Calidris maritima

3/1/2026Huguenot Memorial City Park2 observed

Yellow-breasted Chat

Icteria virens

3/1/2026Greenway- Jasmine St to Atlantic Av+Crosswind Dr 3mi1 observed

Golden-crowned Kinglet

Regulus satrapa

3/1/2026Greenway- Jasmine St to Atlantic Av+Crosswind Dr 3mi1 observed

Tennessee Warbler

Leiothlypis peregrina

3/1/2026My backyard - Summer Trees 322461 observed

Eastern Whip-poor-will

Antrostomus vociferus

2/28/2026Fort George Island Cultural SP1 observed

Tennessee Warbler

Leiothlypis peregrina

2/28/2026My backyard - Summer Trees 322461 observed

Tennessee Warbler

Leiothlypis peregrina

2/27/2026My backyard - Summer Trees 322461 observed

Rusty Blackbird

Euphagus carolinus

2/27/2026Les Deux Marais1 observed

Indigo Bunting

Passerina cyanea

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

Recent Observations

Piping Plover

Little Talbot Island SP

3/5/2026

2 birds

Willet

Little Talbot Island SP

3/5/2026

5 birds

Bonaparte's Gull

Little Talbot Island SP

3/5/2026

84 birds

Laughing Gull

Little Talbot Island SP

3/5/2026

167 birds

Ring-billed Gull

Little Talbot Island SP

3/5/2026

17 birds

American Herring Gull

Little Talbot Island SP

3/5/2026

3 birds

Forster's Tern

Little Talbot Island SP

3/5/2026

56 birds

Royal Tern

Little Talbot Island SP

3/5/2026

13 birds

Double-crested Cormorant

Little Talbot Island SP

3/5/2026

5 birds

Brown Pelican

Little Talbot Island SP

3/5/2026

74 birds

Osprey

Little Talbot Island SP

3/5/2026

1 birds

Eastern Phoebe

Little Talbot Island SP

3/5/2026

1 birds

Northern Mockingbird

Little Talbot Island SP

3/5/2026

1 birds

Northern Gannet

Little Talbot Island SP

2/25/2026

1 birds

Black Vulture

Little Talbot Island SP

2/25/2026

2 birds

Turkey Vulture

Little Talbot Island SP

2/25/2026

3 birds

Clay-colored Sparrow

Little Talbot Island SP

2/25/2026

1 birds

Savannah Sparrow

Little Talbot Island SP

2/25/2026

2 birds

Yellow-rumped Warbler

Little Talbot Island SP

2/25/2026

2 birds

American Crow

Little Talbot Island SP

2/24/2026

1 birds

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.

Amenities

Parking
Restrooms
Trails
Visitor Center

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Birding Guides

The Ultimate Guide to Fall Bird Migration: Hawks, Sparrows, and Confusing Plumages

10 min read

How to Identify Birds Like an Expert: The Four Keys to Field Identification

11 min read

The Ultimate Beginner's Guide to Birdwatching: Gear, Identification, and Etiquette

8 min read

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit Little Talbot Island State Park for birding?▼
The best months to visit Little Talbot Island State Park for birding are October-April. The best seasons are Spring and Fall and Winter.
What birds can I see at Little Talbot Island State Park?▼
Notable species at Little Talbot Island State Park include Laughing Gull, American Herring Gull, Royal Tern, Northern Gannet, Brown Pelican. The area supports coastal habitats.
How difficult is birding at Little Talbot Island State Park?▼
Birding at Little Talbot Island State Park is rated as Easy. The trails and viewing areas are accessible for birders of all experience levels.
What amenities are available at Little Talbot Island State Park?▼
Little Talbot Island State Park offers the following amenities: Parking, Restrooms, Trails, Visitor Center.