GTM EAGLE NEST

Eagles call GTM home and these birds and their nests are prized sights by birders.

The GTM Eagle Nest Experience

Eagles, our country’s national emblem, find the right ingredients for home base in the Ponte Vedra area.

Eagles can be spotted soaring and nesting, especially in the GTM. A telescope in the GTM Visitor Center is focused on an eagle’s nest high in a tree stand. Chances are very good that you’ll be able to add a bald eagle to your birding list. Look for them soaring in solitude, chasing other birds for their food, or nesting. The eagle has long been a symbol of dominance, freedom, and dignity. Catching sight of one of these majestic birds is always a special treat.

When you are visiting, you can help ensure limited environmental impacts by being a “Sustainable PVB Guest” – keep these recommendations in mind.

  • Do not Feed birds food meant for humans: Most human food is garbage to birds, especially bread.  Eating human food prevents them from eating what they need to survive.
  • Keep the “natural” in “natural areas” by packing out what you pack in.
  • Let birds and animals eat their natural foods.  Animals may become conditioned to handouts, eventually losing their fear of people and/or vehicles.
  • Understand the Eagle better by downloading a Critter Sheet and a Coloring Sheet from the Florida State Parks website at https://www.floridastateparks.org/get-involved/parks-anywhere

Details

Experience: Eagles Nests at the GTM

Address: 505 Guana Road, Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida 32082

Hours: GTM Visitor Center open 9-4 Tuesday-Saturday. Trails open from 8 a.m. to sunset.

Website: https://gtmnerr.org/

Tips From The Experts

  1. Be in the know about what’s happening in all of St. Johns County’s parks with the Parks and Recreation Newsletter.
  2. Pets on leashes are allowed; use the available dispense bags to clean up after your four legged friend.
  3. The park strolls end in a charming playground.
  4. Use the installed signage to identify birds and animals.