Saint Marks National Wildlife Refuge
Florida · Southeast
Moderate
October-April
$5 per vehicle
Open daily, sunrise to sunset
About This Location
Saint Marks National Wildlife Refuge is a productive birding destination in Florida, with 341 species recorded on eBird. This wetland habitat attracts Blue-winged Teal, Northern Shoveler, and Gadwall 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
Groove-billed Ani
Crotophaga sulcirostris
Vermilion Flycatcher
Pyrocephalus rubinus
Snail Kite
Rostrhamus sociabilis
Summer Tanager
Piranga rubra
Chuck-will's-widow
Antrostomus carolinensis
White-crowned Sparrow
Zonotrichia leucophrys
Northern Rough-winged Swallow
Stelgidopteryx serripennis
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Blue-winged Teal
Northern Shoveler
Gadwall
American Wigeon
Green-winged Teal
Redhead
Ring-necked Duck
Lesser Scaup
Bufflehead
Common Goldeneye
Hooded Merganser
Red-breasted Merganser
Mourning Dove
Clapper Rail
Sora
Common Gallinule
Black-bellied Plover
Killdeer
Semipalmated Plover
Marbled Godwit
Birding Tips
- 1
Bring waterproof boots for marsh trails and muddy edges.
- 2
Scan the edges of open water for herons, egrets, and rails at dawn.
- 3
Check for wintering sparrows in brushy edges from November through February.
- 4
Check the refuge website for seasonal auto tour route schedules and any temporary closures before visiting.
- 5
Stop at the visitor center for current bird sighting reports and trail condition updates.
Amenities
Nearby Attractions
- St. Marks Lighthouse
- Wakulla Springs State Park
- Apalachicola National Forest
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