Flights of fancy to delight you! St. Petersburg/Clearwater is truly a bird-lovers paradise.
You can simply sit on the beach to spot seabirds like brown pelicans, herons and other
wading birds, and hunters including osprey and great horned owls. Or visit one of
our many parks or preserves to see the most unique of our feathered friends, such
as the Reddish Egret - the rarest heron on North America.
Shell Key This island near St. Pete Beach is ranked among the most
important bird habitats in Florida, with more than 100 different species.
Brooker Creek Preserve
Offering more than 8,500 acres of wilderness, this area gives refuge to a wide variety
of common and endangered species.
1001 Lora Lane
Tarpon Springs, FL 34689
727-943-4000
Suncoast Seabird Sanctuary This is the nation's largest non-profit wild bird hospital
where hundreds of birds are rescued and released into the wild.
18328 Gulf Blvd.
Indian Shores, FL 33785
727-391-6211
Other bird-watching locations: Fort De Soto Park
Honeymoon Island State Park
Sawgrass Lake Park
