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Stump Pass Beach State Park

Florida · Southeast

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Habitat

Coastal

Best Seasons

SpringFallWinter

Difficulty

Easy

Best Months

October-April

About This Location

Stump Pass Beach State Park is a productive birding destination in Florida, with 225 species recorded on eBird. This coastal habitat attracts Common Ground Dove, Mourning Dove, and Black-bellied Plover among many others. Mild winters attract waterfowl and sparrows, while spring and fall migration bring neotropical songbirds.

Location

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Notable Species

Common Ground Dove Mourning Dove Black-bellied Plover Wilson's Plover Willet

Live Bird Data

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Notable Sightings

Fulvous Whistling-Duck

Dendrocygna bicolor

3/5/2026Wellen Park -- Grand Lake1 observed

Clapper Rail (Gulf Coast)

Rallus crepitans

3/5/2026Myakka Island Point - MPI1 observed

Clapper Rail

Rallus crepitans

3/5/2026Myakka Island Point - MPI1 observed

Florida Scrub-Jay

Aphelocoma coerulescens

3/5/2026South Venice Lemon Bay Preserve2 observed

Florida Scrub-Jay

Aphelocoma coerulescens

3/5/2026South Venice Lemon Bay Preserve2 observed

Florida Scrub-Jay

Aphelocoma coerulescens

3/5/2026South Venice Lemon Bay Preserve2 observed

Fulvous Whistling-Duck

Dendrocygna bicolor

3/5/2026Wellen Park -- Grand Lake1 observed

Florida Scrub-Jay

Aphelocoma coerulescens

3/4/2026Shamrock Park2 observed

Florida Scrub-Jay

Aphelocoma coerulescens

3/4/2026Shamrock Park2 observed

Florida Scrub-Jay

Aphelocoma coerulescens

3/3/2026South Venice Lemon Bay Preserve1 observed

Fulvous Whistling-Duck

Dendrocygna bicolor

3/3/2026Wellen Park -- Grand Lake1 observed

Florida Scrub-Jay

Aphelocoma coerulescens

3/3/2026Deer Prairie Creek Preserve2 observed

Barn Swallow

Hirundo rustica

3/3/2026Stump Pass Beach SP1 observed

Fulvous Whistling-Duck

Dendrocygna bicolor

3/2/2026Wellen Park -- Grand Lake1 observed

Fulvous Whistling-Duck

Dendrocygna bicolor

3/2/2026Wellen Park -- Grand Lake1 observed

Fulvous Whistling-Duck

Dendrocygna bicolor

3/2/2026Wellen Park -- Grand Lake1 observed

Fulvous Whistling-Duck

Dendrocygna bicolor

3/2/2026Wellen Park -- Grand Lake1 observed

Fulvous Whistling-Duck

Dendrocygna bicolor

3/2/2026Wellen Park -- Grand Lake1 observed

Fulvous Whistling-Duck

Dendrocygna bicolor

3/2/2026Wellen Park -- Grand Lake1 observed

Dickcissel

Spiza americana

3/2/20261120 Nectar Rd, Private home1 observed

Recent Observations

Common Ground Dove

Stump Pass Beach SP

3/3/2026

1 birds

Mourning Dove

Stump Pass Beach SP

3/3/2026

4 birds

Black-bellied Plover

Stump Pass Beach SP

3/3/2026

10 birds

Wilson's Plover

Stump Pass Beach SP

3/3/2026

3 birds

Willet

Stump Pass Beach SP

3/3/2026

8 birds

Ruddy Turnstone

Stump Pass Beach SP

3/3/2026

6 birds

Sanderling

Stump Pass Beach SP

3/3/2026

17 birds

Laughing Gull

Stump Pass Beach SP

3/3/2026

15 birds

American Herring Gull

Stump Pass Beach SP

3/3/2026

1 birds

Lesser Black-backed Gull

Stump Pass Beach SP

3/3/2026

1 birds

Forster's Tern

Stump Pass Beach SP

3/3/2026

2 birds

Royal Tern

Stump Pass Beach SP

3/3/2026

15 birds

Double-crested Cormorant

Stump Pass Beach SP

3/3/2026

6 birds

White Ibis

Stump Pass Beach SP

3/3/2026

1 birds

Reddish Egret

Stump Pass Beach SP

3/3/2026

1 birds

Great Blue Heron

Stump Pass Beach SP

3/3/2026

1 birds

Brown Pelican

Stump Pass Beach SP

3/3/2026

15 birds

Turkey Vulture

Stump Pass Beach SP

3/3/2026

1 birds

Osprey

Stump Pass Beach SP

3/3/2026

3 birds

Bald Eagle

Stump Pass Beach SP

3/3/2026

2 birds

Birding Tips

1
Check rocky shorelines and jetties at low tide for shorebirds.
2
Scan offshore waters with a spotting scope for seabirds and waterfowl.
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 Stump Pass Beach State Park for birding?▼

The best months to visit Stump Pass Beach State Park for birding are October-April. The best seasons are Spring and Fall and Winter.

What birds can I see at Stump Pass Beach State Park?▼

Notable species at Stump Pass Beach State Park include Common Ground Dove, Mourning Dove, Black-bellied Plover, Wilson's Plover, Willet. The area supports coastal habitats.

How difficult is birding at Stump Pass Beach State Park?▼

Birding at Stump Pass Beach State Park is rated as Easy. The trails and viewing areas are accessible for birders of all experience levels.

What amenities are available at Stump Pass Beach State Park?▼

Stump Pass Beach State Park offers the following amenities: Parking, Restrooms, Trails, Visitor Center.