Forest birding habitat

Duck Ponds & Tierra Verde

Florida · Southeast

Habitat
ForestWetland
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

October-April

About This Location

Duck Ponds & Tierra Verde is a productive birding destination in Florida, with 249 species recorded on eBird. This forest and wetland habitat attracts Mallard, Ring-necked Duck, and Mourning Dove 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

Osprey (Caribbean)

Pandion haliaetus

6/2/2026Fort De Soto Park1 observed

Mottled Duck

Anas fulvigula

6/2/2026Fort De Soto Park1 observed

White-rumped Sandpiper

Calidris fuscicollis

6/2/2026Fort De Soto Park2 observed

Muscovy Duck x Mallard (hybrid)

Cairina moschata x Anas platyrhynchos

6/2/2026Mirror Lake2 observed

Northern Bobwhite (Eastern)

Colinus virginianus

6/2/20262–44 180th Ave W, Redington Shores US-FL 27.83201, -82.832991 observed

Gull-billed Tern

Gelochelidon nilotica

6/2/2026Fort De Soto Park1 observed

Stilt Sandpiper

Calidris himantopus

6/2/2026Fort De Soto Park1 observed

Dunlin

Calidris alpina

6/2/2026Fort De Soto Park - North Beach Area1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Rock Pigeon

16/2/2026

Common Gallinule

16/2/2026

Magnificent Frigatebird

806/2/2026

Double-crested Cormorant

16/2/2026

Great Egret

16/2/2026

Brown Pelican

16/2/2026

Cooper's Hawk

16/2/2026

Fish Crow

26/2/2026

Mourning Dove

5/31/2026

White Ibis

5/31/2026

Great Blue Heron

5/31/2026

Osprey

5/31/2026

Nanday Parakeet

5/31/2026

Northern Mockingbird

5/31/2026

Birding Tips

  1. 1

    Listen for vocalizations to locate canopy-dwelling warblers and vireos.

  2. 2

    Check forest edges and clearings for flycatchers and thrushes.

  3. 3

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

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit Duck Ponds & Tierra Verde for birding?
The best months to visit Duck Ponds & Tierra Verde for birding are October-April. The best seasons are Spring and Fall and Winter.
What birds can I see at Duck Ponds & Tierra Verde?
Notable species at Duck Ponds & Tierra Verde include Mallard, Ring-necked Duck, Mourning Dove, Laughing Gull, Magnificent Frigatebird. The area supports forest, wetland habitats.
How difficult is birding at Duck Ponds & Tierra Verde?
Birding at Duck Ponds & Tierra Verde is rated as Moderate. Some trails may require moderate fitness and basic hiking ability.
What amenities are available at Duck Ponds & Tierra Verde?
Duck Ponds & Tierra Verde offers the following amenities: Parking, Trails.