Birdwatching on the Great Florida Birding Trail

Look for these birds during your visit to St. Pete/Clearwater.

Great Blue Heron
Known for its sometimes cranky demeanor, the great blue heron is a common sight along the waterways of Pinellas County. These impressive birds can reach heights of 46 inches and have a wingspan of more than six feet.

Snowy Egret
This small white heron is often confused with other members of the same family. Just remember, the snowy egret has a black bill and yellow feet. Its cousin, the great egret, has a yellow bill and black feet.

Brown Pelican
Unlike its cousin the white pelican, the brown feeds on schooling fish by making spectacular dives from high altitudes. The brown pelican, once dwindling in numbers, has made a strong comeback, thanks to strict conservation efforts.

Pileated Woodpecker
These birds love to roost or nest in the trunks of old pine trees. This bird is a common sight in woodland areas such as Brooker Creek Preserve.

Great Florida Birding Trail

With 15 sites along the Great Florida Birding Trail, St. Pete/Clearwater is a clear choice for catching a glimpse of many species of birds.

The GFBT is a collection of 489 sites throughout Florida selected for their excellent birdwatching or bird education opportunities. This 2,000-mile, self-guided highway trail is designed to conserve and enhance Florida's bird habitat by promoting birdwatching activities, conservation education and economic opportunity.

Birding Trail Sites in St. Pete/Clearwater:

Brooker Creek Preserve

John Chesnut Sr. Park

Honeymoon Island State Park

Caladesi Island State Park

Hammock Park

SR 60 Memorial Causeway Rest Stops
Tampa / Clearwater

Shell Key Preserve

Sand Key Park

John R. Bonner Nature Park
Largo
727-518-3047

Boca Ciega Millennium Park

Fort De Soto Park

Boyd Hill Nature Park

Clam Bayou Nature Preserve

Sawgrass Lake Park

Weedon Island Preserve