When you visit Alafia River State Park, don’t forget to bring your binoculars and your life list for an excellent birding experience. The park offers a variety of habitats that attract a diverse range of bird species, making it a great destination for birdwatchers of all levels.

While exploring the park, you are likely to come across wading birds such as egrets and herons along the river and lake shores. Keep a keen eye out for the stunning roseate spoonbills, which are known to forage at the water’s edge. Additionally, be on the lookout for hawks, bald eagles, and owls soaring through the skies.