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

Gull-billed Tern

Gelochelidon nilotica

6/1/2026Fowey Rocks Lighthouse1 observed

Great Blue Heron (Great White)

Ardea herodias

6/1/2026GWH1 observed

Piping Plover

Charadrius melodus

5/31/2026Crandon Park1 observed

White-winged Parakeet

Brotogeris versicolurus

5/30/2026Cortadito Cowbirds1 observed

Short-tailed Hawk

Buteo brachyurus

5/29/2026Matheson Hammock Park1 observed

Clapper Rail

Rallus crepitans

5/29/2026Matheson Hammock Park2 observed

Yellow-headed Caracara

Daptrius chimachima

5/29/2026Florida International University--Biscayne Bay Campus1 observed

Yellow-throated Warbler

Setophaga dominica

5/27/2026Florida International University--Palmetum1 observed

Clapper Rail (Caribbean)

Rallus crepitans

5/24/2026Matheson Hammock Park2 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Indian Peafowl

16/2/2026

Mourning Dove

86/2/2026

Cooper's Hawk

16/2/2026

Orange-winged Amazon

16/2/2026

Red-masked Parakeet

36/2/2026

Blue Jay

36/2/2026

European Starling

26/2/2026

Northern Mockingbird

96/2/2026

House Sparrow

16/2/2026

Northern Cardinal

26/2/2026

Egyptian Goose

65/31/2026

Muscovy Duck

15/31/2026

Eurasian Collared-Dove

505/31/2026

Common Gallinule

15/31/2026

White Ibis

255/31/2026

Red-bellied Woodpecker

25/31/2026

Anhinga

15/26/2026

Snowy Egret

15/26/2026

Swallow-tailed Kite

25/26/2026

Red-shouldered Hawk

15/26/2026

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.