Birding at Colt Creek State Park

Bring your binoculars and your life list! Birding is terrific at Colt Creek State Park.

In 2007, the Lake Region Audubon Society did a yearlong survey identifying 150 species of birds. The following year, the park was designated on the Great Florida Birding and Wildlife Trail.

You will see a variety of species here. Look for swallow-tailed kite, bald eagle, owl, moorhens and woodpeckers. You might also see Eastern bluebird, black-bellied whistling duck, meadow lark, and a variety of other wading birds and warblers.

You never know what you might see at Colt Creek State Park.

Tips for success

• Learn bird calls! Listen closely to the tunes you may hear in the park. Birds sing specific notes to communicate with each other, and each call is unique. 

• Be sure to bring the correct gear. A pair of boots, binoculars, and a field guide for identifying different bird species will be helpful when navigating trails. Don’t forget outdoor basics like a bottle of water and bug spray.