The
National Seashore comprises several diverse ecological communities which
attract a wide variety of bird life. The offshore barrier islands consist
of open beaches, dunes, freshwater marshes and wooded areas. On the mainland,
also, are freshwater marshes, salt marshes and wooded areas which offer
wildlife habitats. More than 280 species of birds have been identified
within the boundaries of Gulf Islands National Seashore, since its establishment
in January 1971. Pick up a key list of
the birds spotted at any of the visitor centers in the Park. The bird
check list lists the seasons and the abundance of each of the 280 species.
Please report unusual or new sightings to the Interpretation Division,
1801 Gulf Breeze Parkway, Gulf Breeze, FL 32563.
The
National Seashore comprises several diverse ecological communities which
attract a wide variety of bird life. The offshore barrier islands consist
of open beaches, dunes, freshwater marshes and wooded areas. On the mainland,
also, are freshwater marshes, salt marshes and wooded areas which offer
wildlife habitats. More than 280 species of birds have been identified
within the boundaries of Gulf Islands National Seashore, since its establishment
in January 1971. Pick up a 
