Best Bird-Watching Spots
Nature lovers flock to St. Pete-Clearwater to see the stunning birds that gather in parks and preserves along the Great Florida Birding and Wildlife Trail.
Seabirds at water's edge as the sun sets.
Florida boasts a 2,000-mile self-guided trail with 489 sites that promote bird-watching activities and conservation of Florida’s natural habitats. St. Pete/Clearwater’s trail sites are diverse - with mangrove swamps, slash-pine forests, beaches and estuaries - offering habitats for many bird species. There are 15 trail sites in the area, and while all are beautiful, a handful of them are a birder’s dream-come-true.