Wings Over Winter: Migratory Bird Watching in Old City

Written by St. Augustine Mortgage Syndicated User on January 20, 2026. Posted in Attractions & Sightseeing, Bird walks, Bird watching, Birds, Old City, St. Augustine, St. Augustine Mortgage, Things to Do, Walking tours, Winter, Winter Attractions.

There’s something magical about standing quietly on a salt marsh boardwalk at dawn, binoculars raised, watching a bald eagle soar overhead while ducks settle onto the water below. Winter in St. Augustine transforms the Ancient City into one of Florida’s premier bird watching destinations, and you don’t need to be an expert birder to appreciate the show. When the rest of the country hunkers down against snow and ice, our coastal wetlands, maritime forests, and barrier islands become temporary home to hundreds of species traveling the Atlantic Flyway. This guide will take you through the...