Where the marsh meets the sea
A friendly, dues-free club of birders exploring Amelia Island and Northeast Florida together — monthly field trips from September through May, and everyone is welcome.
Where does a Roseate Spoonbill get its pink color?
Spoonbills sweep their bills through shallow water for shrimp, crabs and small fish. Carotenoid pigments in that diet tint their feathers — which is why young birds start out pale and adults on a rich diet glow pink.
Recent trip reports
Two flyways, one barrier island, and more than 300 species
Amelia Island sits where the Atlantic and Appalachian flyways meet. The club began in 1990 as the Nassau County Bird Club, founded by Carol Wyatt and Earl Colburn, and today Bill George leads our monthly outings from September through May.
There are no dues and no experience required — just bring binoculars and curiosity. We bird the island and places within about an hour’s drive, often alongside our friends at Duval Audubon.
Hotspots we visit every year
- Huguenot Memorial Park257 species
- Fort Clinch State Park246 species
- Little Talbot Island State Park233 species
- Big Talbot Island & Spoonbill Pond221 species
- Egan’s Creek GreenwayOn the island
Species totals from eBird hotspot records.
About the clubOn the club calendar
Nov14SatWildlight Trails in Yulee
Huguenot Memorial Park
Christmas Bird Count
Darien, Georgia
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Membership is free. Tell us a little about yourself and the club will add you to the trip list and the member forum.
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