

SAMUEL A. OKIMES 



The Yellow-throated Warbler breeds in central and northern 

 Florida and is a common winter visitor on the Florida Keys. 



In the winter migratory waterfowl are common. Native 

 and migratory passerine birds such as Cardinal, Bluejay, 

 Vireos, Flycatchers, Towhee, Blackbirds, Mockingbird, Cat- 

 bird, Thrushes, Brown Thrashers, Warblers, Wrens, both 

 Crackles, Crows and Sparrows are at times seen in the 

 woods. Ground Doves are abundant, Mourning Doves are 

 sometimes present. Hawks are seldom seen but should be 

 watched for, 



Roy C. Hallman 



TALLAHASSEE AREA 



The better birding areas in the Tallahassee region are 

 south of the city, primarily along the coast of Wakulla and 

 Franklin Counties. By taking U. S. 319 south out of 

 Tallahassee and turning east at its junction with U. S. 98, 

 then turning south again on the first paved road after 

 crossing the St. Marks River at Newport, the best parts 

 of the St. Marks National Wildlife Refuge can be reached. 

 This paved road goes directly into the Refuge and termi- 

 nates at the St. Marks Lighthouse. There are many good 

 birding areas all along this road after entering the Refuge. 

 Bald Eagles and many species of waterfowl can be seen 

 here in the winter; Gray Kingbirds and Wood Ibis in the 

 summer; and herons, egrets. Brown-headed Nuthatches (in 



the pine flat woods), and Seaside Sparrows (in the salt 

 marshes around the lighthouse) are present the year around. 



One of the best coastal areas is Alligator Point, southwest 

 of St. Marks and at the eastern end of Franklin County. 

 It can be reached by going west on U. S. 98 and turning 

 oflt to the left on the first paved road after crossing Och- 

 lockonee Bay (long bridge). It is about four miles on this 

 road out to the coast where the left fork goes to Bald 

 Point. This is an area of large, exposed flats at low tide, 

 where many shore birds, terns and gulls, herons and egrets, 

 and possibly Black Skimmers congregate regularly the year 

 around. The right fork of the road goes to Peninsula 

 Point, where there is a small grove of pines at the road's 

 end which affords good birding throughout the year. During 

 the winter large numbers of ducks, loons, gulls, etc., can 

 be seen on the Gulf side between the two points. This is 

 a good place to look for scoters and an occasional Gannet 

 out on the horizon. 



The most likely place for Oystercatchers is St. George 

 Island, which can be reached by taking the ferry out of 

 East Point (Franklin County), farther west on U. S. 98. 

 They can be seen on the sand or oyster bars outside the 

 harbor of the island or on the beaches on the Gulf side. 

 Snowy Plovers are also permanent residents on the island. 



One other area of interesting bird life is Wakulla Springs, 

 which can be reached by taking state highway 369 south 

 from Tallahassee for about six miles, then turning left onto 

 state 6 1 . This latter highway passes Wakulla Springs, where 

 Limpkins can easily be seen. Several other species of water 

 birds (herons, egrets. White Ibises, Anhingas, etc.) can be 

 seen at times, and the surrounding woods are also good 

 areas for birds. 



John C. Ogden and Heniy M. Stevenson 



FLORIDA GAME AND FRESH WATER FISH COMMISSION 



The Turkey is well distributed through north and central 

 Florida and has thrived under careful management in certain 

 parts of the Panhandle. 



