Saint Marks National Wildlife Refuge - Wakulla Unit - Wakulla Beach

Florida · Southeast

Habitat
CoastalWetland
Best Seasons
SpringFallWinter
Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

October-April

About This Location

Saint Marks National Wildlife Refuge - Wakulla Unit - Wakulla Beach is a productive birding destination in Florida, with 237 species recorded on eBird. This coastal and wetland habitat attracts Wood Duck, Blue-winged Teal, and American Wigeon 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

Snail Kite

Rostrhamus sociabilis

3/2/2026Lake Munson Preserve Park & Dam1 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

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Wood Duck

32/27/2026

Blue-winged Teal

502/27/2026

American Wigeon

22/27/2026

Ring-necked Duck

122/27/2026

Lesser Scaup

52/27/2026

Mourning Dove

42/27/2026

Common Gallinule

42/27/2026

American Coot

4502/27/2026

Black-bellied Plover

22/27/2026

Killdeer

12/27/2026

Semipalmated Plover

32/27/2026

Short-billed Dowitcher

162/27/2026

Willet

112/27/2026

Greater Yellowlegs

12/27/2026

Dunlin

192/27/2026

Least Sandpiper

82/27/2026

Western Sandpiper

122/27/2026

Ring-billed Gull

162/27/2026

Forster's Tern

62/27/2026

Pied-billed Grebe

82/27/2026

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit Saint Marks National Wildlife Refuge - Wakulla Unit - Wakulla Beach for birding?
The best months to visit Saint Marks National Wildlife Refuge - Wakulla Unit - Wakulla Beach 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 - Wakulla Unit - Wakulla Beach?
Notable species at Saint Marks National Wildlife Refuge - Wakulla Unit - Wakulla Beach include Wood Duck, Blue-winged Teal, American Wigeon, Ring-necked Duck, Lesser Scaup. The area supports coastal, wetland habitats.
How difficult is birding at Saint Marks National Wildlife Refuge - Wakulla Unit - Wakulla Beach?
Birding at Saint Marks National Wildlife Refuge - Wakulla Unit - Wakulla Beach is rated as Moderate. Some trails may require moderate fitness and basic hiking ability.
What amenities are available at Saint Marks National Wildlife Refuge - Wakulla Unit - Wakulla Beach?
Saint Marks National Wildlife Refuge - Wakulla Unit - Wakulla Beach offers the following amenities: Parking, Restrooms, Trails, Auto Tour Route.