Saint Marks National Wildlife Refuge - Panacea Unit - Bottoms Road

Florida · Southeast

Habitat
Wetland
Best Seasons
SpringFallWinter
Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

October-April

About This Location

Saint Marks National Wildlife Refuge - Panacea Unit - Bottoms Road is a productive birding destination in Florida, with 228 species recorded on eBird. This wetland habitat attracts Tricolored Heron, American White Pelican, and Turkey Vulture 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

Summer Tanager

Piranga rubra

3/1/2026Private 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

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Tricolored Heron

33/4/2026

American White Pelican

193/4/2026

Turkey Vulture

13/4/2026

Belted Kingfisher

13/4/2026

Marsh Wren

13/4/2026

Palm Warbler

13/4/2026

Yellow-rumped Warbler

23/4/2026

Great Egret

33/4/2026

Northern Harrier

13/4/2026

Northern Cardinal

13/4/2026

Clapper Rail

13/2/2026

Ring-billed Gull

43/2/2026

Snowy Egret

23/2/2026

Great Blue Heron

13/2/2026

Brown Pelican

23/2/2026

Bald Eagle

43/2/2026

Blue Jay

13/2/2026

Fish Crow

23/2/2026

Tufted Titmouse

13/2/2026

Eastern Towhee

13/2/2026

Birding Tips

  1. 1

    Bring waterproof boots for marsh trails and muddy edges.

  2. 2

    Scan the edges of open water for herons, egrets, and rails at dawn.

  3. 3

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

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit Saint Marks National Wildlife Refuge - Panacea Unit - Bottoms Road for birding?
The best months to visit Saint Marks National Wildlife Refuge - Panacea Unit - Bottoms Road for birding are October-April. The best seasons are Spring and Fall and Winter.
What birds can I see at Saint Marks National Wildlife Refuge - Panacea Unit - Bottoms Road?
Notable species at Saint Marks National Wildlife Refuge - Panacea Unit - Bottoms Road include Tricolored Heron, American White Pelican, Turkey Vulture, Belted Kingfisher, Marsh Wren. The area supports wetland habitats.
How difficult is birding at Saint Marks National Wildlife Refuge - Panacea Unit - Bottoms Road?
Birding at Saint Marks National Wildlife Refuge - Panacea Unit - Bottoms Road is rated as Moderate. Some trails may require moderate fitness and basic hiking ability.
What amenities are available at Saint Marks National Wildlife Refuge - Panacea Unit - Bottoms Road?
Saint Marks National Wildlife Refuge - Panacea Unit - Bottoms Road offers the following amenities: Parking, Restrooms, Trails, Auto Tour Route.