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Birding is one of the most popular activities along the Forgotten Coast, and St. Marks National Wildlife Refuge is one of the best places to see the wide variety of birds that visit the area. While some birds only stay for a short while along their migratory route, other species can be spotted much of the year enjoying the pristine environment. In addition to the fascinating bird life, you may also spot American alligators, West Indian manatees, and deer, along with many other species.
The St. Marks National Wildlife Refuge provides habitat for 278 species of birds throughout the year.
See what birds are being spotted at the St. Marks National Wildlife Refuge with their e-Bird Tracker before you visit
If you’re curious to see which birds have been spotted recently at St. Marks, you can use the world’s largest biodiversity-related citizen science project, eBird (https://ebird.org/home) to find bird distribution and other data.
Some of the Many Bird Species Found at St. Marks
- Bald Eagles and Peregrine Falcons
- Wood Storks
- Red-Cockaded Woodpecker
- Little Blue Heron and Great Egret
- Green- and Blue-Winged Teals
- Piping Plover
- Fish Crow
This unique refuge was established in 1931 to provide wintering habitat for migratory birds. It is one of the oldest refuges in the National Wildlife Refuge System. It encompasses 68,000 acres spread out between Wakulla, Jefferson, and Taylor counties along the Gulf Coast of northwest Florida.
The refuge includes coastal marshes, islands, tidal creeks and estuaries of seven north Florida rivers, and is home to a diverse community of plant and animal life.
If you would like to experience the incredible range of wildlife diversity to be found on the Forgotten Coast, plan a trip to St. Marks National Wildlife Refuge.
