Amelia Island, Florida

Come Make Memories

Birdwatching

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Amelia's rich and fish-filled waters create a veritable gold mine for birds and birdwatchers. Birders from across the country bring their binoculars to catch sight of a variety of nature's splendid species not available in most other geographic regions. Planning Your Outing: The early morning and late afternoon are the best times to find birds on Amelia. Try to avoid the heat of the day; if you don't feel like moving about, chances are birds feel the same. Tidal fluctuations govern the activity of waders, gulls and shorebirds. Most of them rest at high tide, gathering in concentrations at their favorite roost sites such as North Beach and South Beach, on the snags along the marsh at Egans Creek, on Tiger Island west of Old Town Plaza and on the higher marshland west of the downtown marina. When the tide is low and just beginning to rise, the shorebirds tend to become more active. Also while birding, keep your eyes open for butterflies. Amelia offers some of the most exquisite specimens found anywhere.