Urban Park birding habitat

Eagle Lakes Community Park

Florida · Southeast

Habitat
Urban Park
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Easy

Best Months

October-April

About This Location

Eagle Lakes Community Park is a productive birding destination in Florida, with 254 species recorded on eBird. This urban park habitat attracts Black-bellied Whistling-Duck, Fulvous Whistling-Duck, and Blue-winged Teal 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

Hudsonian Whimbrel

Numenius hudsonicus

6/2/2026Caxambus entrace to the Gulf2 observed

Red-cockaded Woodpecker

Leuconotopicus borealis

6/2/2026Picayune Strand SF3 observed

Marbled Godwit

Limosa fedoa

6/2/2026Rookery Bay NERR--Dickman’s Island3 observed

Common Tern

Sterna hirundo

6/2/2026Rookery Bay NERR--Dickman’s Island4 observed

Blue-winged Teal

Spatula discors

6/1/2026Corey Billies Airboat Rides1 observed

White-rumped Sandpiper

Calidris fuscicollis

5/29/2026Rookery Bay NERR1 observed

Eastern Whip-poor-will

Antrostomus vociferus

5/26/20269629 Wilshire Lakes Blvd, Naples US-FL 26.25040, -81.743722 observed

American Wigeon

Mareca americana

5/22/202620628–20698 Tamiami Trail E, Naples US-FL 25.98584, -81.568341 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Eurasian Collared-Dove

56/2/2026

Mourning Dove

26/2/2026

Common Gallinule

86/2/2026

Black-necked Stilt

46/2/2026

Royal Tern

26/2/2026

Anhinga

86/2/2026

Double-crested Cormorant

36/2/2026

Glossy Ibis

16/2/2026

Least Bittern

46/2/2026

Tricolored Heron

26/2/2026

Snowy Egret

26/2/2026

Green Heron

16/2/2026

Great Egret

36/2/2026

Great Blue Heron

16/2/2026

Osprey

16/2/2026

Red-bellied Woodpecker

26/2/2026

Downy Woodpecker

16/2/2026

Northern Flicker

16/2/2026

Loggerhead Shrike

16/2/2026

Blue Jay

26/2/2026

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 Eagle Lakes Community Park for birding?
The best months to visit Eagle Lakes Community Park for birding are October-April. The best seasons are Spring and Fall and Winter.
What birds can I see at Eagle Lakes Community Park?
Notable species at Eagle Lakes Community Park include Black-bellied Whistling-Duck, Fulvous Whistling-Duck, Blue-winged Teal, Northern Shoveler, Mottled Duck. The area supports urban park habitats.
How difficult is birding at Eagle Lakes Community Park?
Birding at Eagle Lakes Community Park is rated as Easy. The trails and viewing areas are accessible for birders of all experience levels.
What amenities are available at Eagle Lakes Community Park?
Eagle Lakes Community Park offers the following amenities: Parking, Restrooms, Trails.