Saint Simons Island - Massingale Park

Georgia · Southeast

Habitat
CoastalUrban Park
Best Seasons
SpringFallWinter
Difficulty

Easy

Best Months

October-April

About This Location

Saint Simons Island - Massingale Park is a productive birding destination in Georgia, with 213 species recorded on eBird. This coastal and urban park habitat attracts Sanderling, Laughing Gull, and Ring-billed Gull 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

Painted Bunting

Passerina ciris

3/5/2026Noels Brandon's 400 Franklin Street, Darien, Georgia, US (31.37, -81.432)1 observed

Western Tanager

Piranga ludoviciana

3/5/2026St Simons Island our neighborhoood1 observed

American Black Duck

Anas rubripes

3/5/2026Hidden Lakes, Brunswick2 observed

Barn Swallow

Hirundo rustica

3/5/2026Jekyll Island--Clam Creek Picnic Area 1 observed

White-winged Dove

Zenaida asiatica

3/4/2026Backyard

Parasitic Jaeger

Stercorarius parasiticus

3/1/2026Jekyll Island--South Beach1 observed

Winter Wren

Troglodytes hiemalis

3/1/2026Paulks Pasture WMA2 observed

Lincoln's Sparrow

Melospiza lincolnii

3/1/2026Paulks Pasture WMA1 observed

Henslow's Sparrow

Centronyx henslowii

3/1/2026Paulks Pasture WMA3 observed

Clay-colored Sparrow

Spizella pallida

3/1/2026Paulks Pasture WMA1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Sanderling

42/25/2026

Laughing Gull

12/25/2026

Ring-billed Gull

62/25/2026

Forster's Tern

12/25/2026

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 Simons Island - Massingale Park for birding?
The best months to visit Saint Simons Island - Massingale Park for birding are October-April. The best seasons are Spring and Fall and Winter.
What birds can I see at Saint Simons Island - Massingale Park?
Notable species at Saint Simons Island - Massingale Park include Sanderling, Laughing Gull, Ring-billed Gull, Forster's Tern, Snowy Egret. The area supports coastal, urban park habitats.
How difficult is birding at Saint Simons Island - Massingale Park?
Birding at Saint Simons Island - Massingale Park is rated as Easy. The trails and viewing areas are accessible for birders of all experience levels.
What amenities are available at Saint Simons Island - Massingale Park?
Saint Simons Island - Massingale Park offers the following amenities: Parking, Restrooms, Trails.