Duck Ponds & Tierra Verde

Florida · Southeast

Habitat
ForestWetland
Best Seasons
SpringFallWinter
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

Muscovy Duck x Mallard (hybrid)

Cairina moschata x Anas platyrhynchos

3/5/2026Crescent Lake Park1 observed

Greater Scaup

Aythya marila

3/5/2026Crescent Lake Park1 observed

Mottled Duck

Anas fulvigula

3/5/2026St. Petersburg Pier3 observed

White-crowned Sparrow

Zonotrichia leucophrys

3/5/2026Roosevelt Wetland1 observed

Song Sparrow

Melospiza melodia

3/5/2026Roosevelt Wetland1 observed

Great Black-backed Gull

Larus marinus

3/5/2026Indian Rocks Beach Nature Preserve1 observed

Smooth-billed Ani

Crotophaga ani

3/5/2026Fort De Soto Park1 observed

Groove-billed Ani

Crotophaga sulcirostris

3/5/2026Fort De Soto Park1 observed

Nashville Warbler

Leiothlypis ruficapilla

3/4/2026Datsko Park1 observed

Ruby-throated Hummingbird

Archilochus colubris

3/4/2026Personal Residence1 observed

Carolina Chickadee

Poecile carolinensis

3/4/2026Perico Preserve1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Mallard

23/4/2026

Ring-necked Duck

33/4/2026

Mourning Dove

33/4/2026

Laughing Gull

13/4/2026

Magnificent Frigatebird

13/4/2026

White Ibis

123/4/2026

Roseate Spoonbill

13/4/2026

Black-crowned Night Heron

43/4/2026

Little Blue Heron

23/4/2026

Tricolored Heron

13/4/2026

Great Egret

13/4/2026

Great Blue Heron

13/4/2026

Brown Pelican

13/4/2026

Osprey

23/4/2026

Great Horned Owl

13/4/2026

Belted Kingfisher

13/4/2026

Nanday Parakeet

33/4/2026

Fish Crow

13/4/2026

European Starling

303/4/2026

Gray Catbird

13/4/2026

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.