Mashes Sands County Park

Florida · Southeast

Habitat
Urban Park
Best Seasons
SpringFallWinter
Difficulty

Easy

Best Months

October-April

About This Location

Mashes Sands County Park is a productive birding destination in Florida, with 219 species recorded on eBird. This urban park habitat attracts Black-bellied Plover, Marbled Godwit, and Willet 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

Groove-billed Ani

Crotophaga sulcirostris

3/4/2026St. Marks NWR (please consider using a more precise location)2 observed

Vermilion Flycatcher

Pyrocephalus rubinus

3/4/2026St. Marks NWR (please consider using a more precise location)1 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

White-faced Ibis

Plegadis chihi

2/24/2026St. Marks NWR (please consider using a more precise location)1 observed

Ash-throated Flycatcher

Myiarchus cinerascens

2/24/2026St. Marks NWR (please consider using a more precise location)1 observed

American Black Duck

Anas rubripes

2/24/2026St. Marks NWR (please consider using a more precise location)2 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Black-bellied Plover

23/3/2026

Marbled Godwit

63/3/2026

Willet

83/3/2026

Ruddy Turnstone

23/3/2026

Sanderling

253/3/2026

Laughing Gull

303/3/2026

Black Skimmer

503/3/2026

Forster's Tern

3/3/2026

Double-crested Cormorant

13/3/2026

Brown Pelican

303/3/2026

Turkey Vulture

3/3/2026

Marsh Wren

13/3/2026

Common Grackle

3/3/2026

Boat-tailed Grackle

3/3/2026

Clapper Rail

13/2/2026

Snowy Egret

13/2/2026

Great Egret

13/2/2026

Northern Harrier

13/2/2026

Bald Eagle

13/2/2026

European Starling

23/2/2026

Birding Tips

  1. 1

    Visit at dawn for peak songbird activity before crowds arrive.

  2. 2

    Check flowering trees and berry-producing shrubs for seasonal migrants.

  3. 3

    Check for wintering sparrows in brushy edges from November through February.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit Mashes Sands County Park for birding?
The best months to visit Mashes Sands County Park for birding are October-April. The best seasons are Spring and Fall and Winter.
What birds can I see at Mashes Sands County Park?
Notable species at Mashes Sands County Park include Black-bellied Plover, Marbled Godwit, Willet, Ruddy Turnstone, Sanderling. The area supports urban park habitats.
How difficult is birding at Mashes Sands County Park?
Birding at Mashes Sands County Park is rated as Easy. The trails and viewing areas are accessible for birders of all experience levels.
What amenities are available at Mashes Sands County Park?
Mashes Sands County Park offers the following amenities: Parking, Restrooms, Trails.