George C. McGough Nature Park
Florida · Southeast
About This Location
George C. McGough Nature Park is a productive birding destination in Florida, with 213 species recorded on eBird. This urban park habitat attracts Bald Eagle, Red-bellied Woodpecker, and Downy Woodpecker 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
Northern Bobwhite (Eastern)
Colinus virginianus
White-rumped Sandpiper
Calidris fuscicollis
Gray Catbird
Dumetella carolinensis
Mottled Duck
Anas fulvigula
Osprey (Caribbean)
Pandion haliaetus
Gull-billed Tern
Gelochelidon nilotica
Common Loon
Gavia immer
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Chimney Swift
Common Gallinule
Laughing Gull
Black Skimmer
Anhinga
Great Egret
Osprey
Barred Owl
Great Crested Flycatcher
Fish Crow
Northern Cardinal
House Finch
Mourning Dove
Limpkin
White Ibis
Little Blue Heron
Monk Parakeet
Blue Jay
Purple Martin
Northern Mockingbird
Birding Tips
- 1
Visit at dawn for peak songbird activity before crowds arrive.
- 2
Check flowering trees and berry-producing shrubs for seasonal migrants.
- 3
Check for wintering sparrows in brushy edges from November through February.
Amenities
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