Urban Park birding habitat

A. D. Barnes Park

Florida · Southeast

Habitat
Urban Park
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Easy

Best Months

October-April

About This Location

A. D. Barnes Park is a productive birding destination in Florida, with 225 species recorded on eBird. This urban park habitat attracts Muscovy Duck, Mallard, and Indian Peafowl among many others. Mild winters attract waterfowl and sparrows, while spring and fall migration bring neotropical songbirds.

Location

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Notable Species

Live Bird Data

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Notable Sightings

Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days

American Kestrel

Falco sparverius

7/14/2026Sunny Isles Beach1 observed

Short-tailed Hawk

Buteo brachyurus

7/12/2026Tropical Park1 observed

Nanday Parakeet

Aratinga nenday

7/12/20261700 Convention Center Drive, Miami Beach, Florida, US (25.792, -80.135)3 observed

American White Pelican

Pelecanus erythrorhynchos

7/10/2026Biscayne NP--Dante Fascell Visitor Center1 observed

Mangrove Cuckoo

Coccyzus minor

7/9/2026Black Point Park and Marina1 observed

Clapper Rail

Rallus crepitans

7/9/2026Matheson Hammock Park1 observed

Louisiana Waterthrush

Parkesia motacilla

7/5/2026Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden1 observed

Yellow-throated Warbler

Setophaga dominica

7/5/2026Crandon Park1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Egyptian Goose

67/10/2026

Muscovy Duck

107/10/2026

Eurasian Collared-Dove

37/10/2026

Mourning Dove

37/10/2026

White Ibis

757/10/2026

Green Heron

27/10/2026

Swallow-tailed Kite

17/10/2026

Cooper's Hawk

17/10/2026

Red-bellied Woodpecker

17/10/2026

Gray Kingbird

27/10/2026

Blue Jay

57/10/2026

Fish Crow

17/10/2026

Northern Mockingbird

17/10/2026

Northern Cardinal

37/10/2026

Mallard

27/7/2026

White-crowned Pigeon

37/7/2026

Chimney Swift

17/7/2026

Common Gallinule

17/7/2026

Laughing Gull

17/7/2026

Osprey

17/7/2026

Birding Tips

  1. 1

    Visit at dawn for peak songbird activity before crowds arrive.

  2. 2

    Check flowering trees and berry-producing shrubs for seasonal migrants.

  3. 3

    Check for wintering sparrows in brushy edges from November through February.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit A. D. Barnes Park for birding?
The best months to visit A. D. Barnes Park for birding are October-April. The best seasons are Spring and Fall and Winter.
What birds can I see at A. D. Barnes Park?
Notable species at A. D. Barnes Park include Muscovy Duck, Mallard, Indian Peafowl, Red Junglefowl, White-crowned Pigeon. The area supports urban park habitats.
How difficult is birding at A. D. Barnes Park?
Birding at A. D. Barnes Park is rated as Easy. The trails and viewing areas are accessible for birders of all experience levels.
What amenities are available at A. D. Barnes Park?
A. D. Barnes Park offers the following amenities: Parking, Restrooms, Trails.