The park has 2 miles of beach, plus coastal strand, salt marsh and maritime hammock habitats. Additionally, it offers an access to the catwalk on the bridge over Nassau Sound and to the pier at George Crady Bridge Fishing Pier State Park (restrooms are provided here; the pier also has pedestrian access to Big Talbot Island State Park). From the catwalk and pier, you can get good looks at the sand bars and bird islands in the sound.
Egans Creek Greenway is a dynamic landscape featuring salt marsh and hardwood hammock on the north end (between Atlantic Ave. and Jasmine Rd.), and a reclaimed freshwater swamp and coastal hammock on the south end (between Jasmine Rd. and Sadler Rd). Four miles of interconnecting walking and biking trail loops provide plenty of action fall through spring. Nearly 200 species of birds have been recorded at this site.
At the northernmost point on Florida's Atlantic Coast, separated from Georgia by the St. Marys River, lies our northernmost gateway. Over 250 species have been recorded at this "must-see" park. Stop by the visitor center at the Civil War-era fort to borrow binoculars if needed, or visit the Birding and Wildlife Trail's pavilion at the fishing pier/jetty parking lot to pick up information about the trail.
The Nature Center at Omni Amelia Island Plantation provides educational programs open to everyone, regardless of whether or not they are staying at the Plantation. Call ahead for a schedule of programs, or to schedule a customized program for your group. The Center offers everything from introductory birding classes onsite, to thrilling offsite nature adventures.
Along the Florida-Georgia border, the scenic St. Marys River twists and turns around the northern boundary of this secluded state forest. Miles of rustic hiking, biking and equestrian trails provide great birding and wildlife viewing opportunities through the site's sandhills, slope forest, cypress swamp, pine flatwoods, and wetlands. Three trail systems lead through the forest.
The park has 2 miles of beach, plus coastal strand, salt marsh and maritime hammock habitats. Additionally, it offers an access to the catwalk on the bridge over Nassau Sound and to the pier at George Crady Bridge Fishing Pier State Park (restrooms are provided here; the pier also has pedestrian access to Big Talbot Island State Park). From the catwalk and pier, you can get good looks at the sand bars and bird islands in the sound.
Egans Creek Greenway is a dynamic landscape featuring salt marsh and hardwood hammock on the north end (between Atlantic Ave. and Jasmine Rd.), and a reclaimed freshwater swamp and coastal hammock on the south end (between Jasmine Rd. and Sadler Rd). Four miles of interconnecting walking and biking trail loops provide plenty of action fall through spring. Nearly 200 species of birds have been recorded at this site.
At the northernmost point on Florida’s Atlantic Coast, separated from Georgia by the St. Marys River, lies our northernmost gateway. Over 250 species have been recorded at this “must-see” park. Stop by the visitor center at the Civil War-era fort to borrow binoculars if needed, or visit the Birding and Wildlife Trail’s pavilion at the fishing pier/jetty parking lot to pick up information about the trail.
The Nature Center at Omni Amelia Island Plantation provides educational programs open to everyone, regardless of whether or not they are staying at the Plantation. Call ahead for a schedule of programs, or to schedule a customized program for your group. The Center offers everything from introductory birding classes onsite, to thrilling offsite nature adventures.
Along the Florida-Georgia border, the scenic St. Marys River twists and turns around the northern boundary of this secluded state forest. Miles of rustic hiking, biking and equestrian trails provide great birding and wildlife viewing opportunities through the site’s sandhills, slope forest, cypress swamp, pine flatwoods, and wetlands. Three trail systems lead through the forest.
The Great Florida Birding and Wildlife Trail is a network of more than 500 premier wildlife viewing sites across the state. When you want to know where to go in Florida to see native birds, butterflies and more, head for the Trail.
Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission
Russell Office Park
1875 Orange Ave. East
Tallahassee, FL 32311