Werner-Boyce Salt Springs State Park

Florida · Southeast

Habitat
ForestWetland
Best Seasons
SpringFallWinter
Difficulty

Easy

Best Months

October-April

About This Location

Werner-Boyce Salt Springs State Park is a productive birding destination in Florida, with 218 species recorded on eBird. This forest and wetland habitat attracts Clapper Rail, Laughing Gull, and Pileated Woodpecker 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

Solitary Sandpiper

Tringa solitaria

3/5/202618707 Rustic Woods Trail, Odessa US-FL (28.1503,-82.6316)1 observed

Northern Gannet

Morus bassanus

3/5/202618707 Rustic Woods Trail, Odessa US-FL (28.1503,-82.6316)1 observed

Lesser Black-backed Gull

Larus fuscus

3/5/202618707 Rustic Woods Trail, Odessa US-FL (28.1503,-82.6316)1 observed

Mottled Duck

Anas fulvigula

3/5/2026Fred Howard County Park5 observed

Rufous Hummingbird

Selasphorus rufus

3/4/202619630 Pine Tree Road, Odessa, Florida, UgS (28.168, -82.564)1 observed

Vesper Sparrow

Pooecetes gramineus

3/4/2026Keystone Pinellas Trail (Pinellas County)1 observed

Song Sparrow

Melospiza melodia

3/3/2026Home1 observed

Barn Swallow

Hirundo rustica

2/28/2026John Chesnut Sr. Park2 observed

Short-tailed Hawk

Buteo brachyurus

2/28/2026John Chesnut Sr. Park1 observed

Yellow-throated Vireo

Vireo flavifrons

2/28/2026John Chesnut Sr. Park1 observed

Northern Waterthrush

Parkesia noveboracensis

2/25/2026John Chesnut Sr. Park1 observed

Swallow-tailed Kite

Elanoides forficatus

2/24/2026Suncoast Pkwy, Spring Hill US-FL 28.33508, -82.551881 observed

Summer Tanager

Piranga rubra

2/24/2026My Backyard1 observed

Birding Tips

  1. 1

    Listen for vocalizations to locate canopy-dwelling warblers and vireos.

  2. 2

    Check forest edges and clearings for flycatchers and thrushes.

  3. 3

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

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit Werner-Boyce Salt Springs State Park for birding?
The best months to visit Werner-Boyce Salt Springs State Park for birding are October-April. The best seasons are Spring and Fall and Winter.
What birds can I see at Werner-Boyce Salt Springs State Park?
Notable species at Werner-Boyce Salt Springs State Park include Clapper Rail, Laughing Gull, Pileated Woodpecker, American Robin, Common Grackle. The area supports forest, wetland habitats.
How difficult is birding at Werner-Boyce Salt Springs State Park?
Birding at Werner-Boyce Salt Springs State Park is rated as Easy. The trails and viewing areas are accessible for birders of all experience levels.
What amenities are available at Werner-Boyce Salt Springs State Park?
Werner-Boyce Salt Springs State Park offers the following amenities: Parking, Restrooms, Trails, Visitor Center.