Birding Resources
Below you will find valuable resources for birding in Lake County.
Birding Checklist
Lake County Hots Spots
Northeast Lake County Hotspots
Parks & Conservation Areas
- Ocala National Forest: Paisley Bike Trail
- Ocala National Forest: Alexander Springs Recreation Area
- Seminole State Forest
- Rock Springs Run Preserve
- Pine Forest Park
- Ellis Acres Reserve
- Lake May Reserve
- Lake Norris Conservation Area
- Trout Lake Nature Center
Blueways Paddling Trails
- Lake George/St. John’s River: Blue Creek Run
- Lake Norris & Black Water Creek
- St. John’s River: St. Francis Dead River Run
- Alexander Springs
South Lake County Hotspots
Parks & Conservation Areas
- The Pasture Reserve
- Lake Louisa State Park
- Water Conserv II: 5 Mile Road
- Ferndale Preserve
- Palatlakaha River Park
- Crooked River Preserve
- Van Fleet Trail
- Lake Apopka North Shore Restoration Area
- Clay Island
- NERF Facility/Apopka-Beauclair Canal Lock
- Ranch Road
- Hilochee Wildlife Management Area
Blueways and Paddling Trails
- Palatlakaha Run
- Lake Apopka
- Apopka-Beauclair Canal
Central Lake County Hotspots
Parks & Conservation Areas
- Emeralda Marsh Conservation Area
- Wildlife Drive
- Bull Hammock
- Treasure Island Road
- Flat Island Preserve
- Bourley Historic Nature Preserve
- Venetian Gardens Park
- P.E.A.R. Park
- Sabel Bluff Preserve
- Haynes Creek Park
- Twin Lakes Park
- Lake Griffin State Park
- Marsh Park
Blueway Paddling Trails
- Lake Dunham: Helena Run
- Lake Harris: Lake Harris Run
- Lake Griffin: Lake Griffin Run
- Dora Canal
- Haynes Creek
- Lake Dora & Lake Eustis: Golden Triangle Run