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Complete with pictures, descriptions and potential spotting areas for many of Tallahassees native birds, this guide is a must for birders of all levels.
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The Tallahassee area is a birder’s paradise for casual birders and those wanting to add to their life list! Of the 497 verified species of birds that reside in or visit Florida, 372 species can be seen here. Located along two major fly-ways, all it takes is a pair of binoculars and a field guide to appreciate the tremendous variety of feathered friends in the area. Don’t forget sunscreen, water and bug spray and be sure to check the seasonality of the site to be sure you are visiting at the right time of year. Great Florida Birding TrailCheck out the Great Florida Birding Trail at www.FloridaBirdingTrail.com with more than 30 sites in the Tallahassee area, this 489-site trail throughout Florida highlights some of the best birding sites in the Sunshine State. Or visit the Apalachee Audubon Society at www.apalachee.org for Tallahassee area birding information. Birding EventsWakulla Wildlife Festival – March Monarch Butterfly Festival – October Wildlife Heritage Outdoor Festival – February |
Seasonal Highlight – Fall/WinterWinged Migration In October of each year, the annual migration of Monarch butterflies from the North begin making the astonishing journey across the skies to South America, and like most travelers, they stop over for food and rest. You can help “tag” these majestic butterflies as they roost by the thousands near the Gulf coast shore in St. Marks National Wildlife Refuge. At almost 5 feet tall the Whooping Crane is North America’s tallest bird and an endangered species. Recently introduced to Florida as part of the Whooping Crane recovery project, young cranes winter at the St. Marks National Wildlife Refuge from January through March. Born in Wisconsin in late May/early June, young chicks are handled by a white-costumed handler and then “flight-trained” by ultra-light plane. Each year, when they are less than 100 days old, they fly 1200 miles to their winter home at the St. Marks National Wildlife Refuge (SMNWR) near Tallahassee. Visitors can learn about the birds in the SMNWR Visitor Center but cannot see the birds in order to avoid adverse conditioning to humans as the species recovers. |
Featured Birding Sites
J.R. Alford Greenway
2500 South Pedrick Rd |
Phone: (850) 606-1470 |
