'''Saint Marks''' is a city in Wakulla County, Florida.

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  • Saint Marks National Wildlife Refuge, 1200 Lighthouse Road, Tel. 850-925-6121 [http://www.fws.gov/saintmarks]. St. Marks NWR is an oasis of natural Florida habitats for wildlife, especially birds. Natural salt marshes, freshwater swamps, pine forests and lakes provide a haven for wildlife and people. Fishing, hiking, birdwatching, butterfly-watching, hunting, and viewing the historic St. Marks lighthouse on beautiful Apalachee Bay attract visitors from around the world. Special events highlighting the refuge's coastal resources, monarch butterflies, wildflowers and migratory birds enhance visitors' opportunities to learn more about this special place. St. Marks NWR was established in 1931 for wintering migratory birds and offers excellent birdwatching. There are over 300 species of birds recorded on the refuge, with 98 species nesting on-site. There are 19 species of ducks and many hawks, falcons, and shorebirds migrating through the refuge in the fall and winter. There are 14 active bald eagle nests and the endangered least tern and red-cockaded woodpecker also nest on the refuge.
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  • Riverside Cafe, 69 Riverside Dr. Tel. 850.925.5668
  • Posey Oyster Bar, 55 Riverside Dr. Tel. 850.925.6172
  • St. Marks Country Store & Deli, 900 Port Leon Dr. Tel. 850.925.9908
  • Sunset Grill, 30 Old Palmetto Path, Tel. 850-925-7882
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  • Sweet Magnolia Inn, 830 Leon Dr. Tel. 850.925.7670 [http://www.sweetmagnolia.com/]
  • Shell Island RV Camp and Motel, 440 Shell Island Rd. Tel. 850.925.6226 [http://www.shellislandfishcamp.com/]
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