Urban Park birding habitat

Fred Howard County Park

Florida · Southeast

Habitat
Urban Park
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Easy

Best Months

October-April

About This Location

Fred Howard County Park is a productive birding destination in Florida, with 244 species recorded on eBird. This urban park habitat attracts Mallard, Lesser Scaup, and Red-breasted Merganser 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

Mottled Duck

Anas fulvigula

6/1/2026Tarpon Sponge Docks1 observed

Northern Pintail

Anas acuta

6/1/2026Lake Belleview1 observed

Gray Catbird

Dumetella carolinensis

5/29/2026Lake Chatauqua Park1 observed

Common Loon

Gavia immer

5/24/2026Anclote Key Preserve SP--Three Rooker Island1 observed

Egyptian Goose

Alopochen aegyptiaca

5/22/2026Largo Central Park Nature Preserve1 observed

Gull-billed Tern

Gelochelidon nilotica

5/22/2026Honeymoon Island SP - North Beach Trail1 observed

Brown Booby

Sula leucogaster

5/21/2026Safety Harbor Waterfront Park1 observed

Peregrine Falcon

Falco peregrinus

5/21/2026Chestnut St, Clearwater US-FL 27.96166, -82.802301 observed

Northern Waterthrush

Parkesia noveboracensis

5/20/2026John R. Bonner Nature Park1 observed

Northern Yellow Warbler

Setophaga aestiva

5/20/2026Home Location1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Mallard

65/31/2026

Willet

15/31/2026

Laughing Gull

75/31/2026

Black Skimmer

15/31/2026

Double-crested Cormorant

145/31/2026

White Ibis

15/31/2026

Fish Crow

65/31/2026

Boat-tailed Grackle

45/31/2026

Mourning Dove

35/23/2026

Black-bellied Plover

25/23/2026

Semipalmated Plover

35/23/2026

Short-billed Dowitcher

25/23/2026

Ruddy Turnstone

25/23/2026

Little Blue Heron

15/23/2026

Tricolored Heron

15/23/2026

Reddish Egret

15/23/2026

Great Egret

65/23/2026

Osprey

65/23/2026

Bald Eagle

15/23/2026

Red-bellied Woodpecker

35/23/2026

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 Fred Howard County Park for birding?
The best months to visit Fred Howard County Park for birding are October-April. The best seasons are Spring and Fall and Winter.
What birds can I see at Fred Howard County Park?
Notable species at Fred Howard County Park include Mallard, Lesser Scaup, Red-breasted Merganser, American Oystercatcher, Black-bellied Plover. The area supports urban park habitats.
How difficult is birding at Fred Howard County Park?
Birding at Fred Howard County Park is rated as Easy. The trails and viewing areas are accessible for birders of all experience levels.
What amenities are available at Fred Howard County Park?
Fred Howard County Park offers the following amenities: Parking, Restrooms, Trails.