Huguenot Memorial City Park

Florida · Southeast

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Habitat

Urban Park

Best Seasons

Spring Fall Winter

Difficulty

Easy

Best Months

October-April

About This Location

Huguenot Memorial City Park is a productive birding destination in Florida, with 283 species recorded on eBird. This urban park habitat attracts Mallard, Red-breasted Merganser, and American Oystercatcher among many others. Mild winters attract waterfowl and sparrows, while spring and fall migration bring neotropical songbirds.

Location

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Notable Species

Mallard Red-breasted Merganser American Oystercatcher Black-bellied Plover Semipalmated Plover

Live Bird Data

Notable Sightings

Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days

Marsh Wren

Cistothorus palustris

6/2/2026Walker’s Creek6 observed

White-rumped Sandpiper

Calidris fuscicollis

5/31/2026Big Talbot Island SP--Spoonbill Pond (includes parking & boat ramp)1 observed

Purple Gallinule

Porphyrio martinica

5/30/2026St. Augustine Road Fish Management Area1 observed

Short-tailed Hawk

Buteo brachyurus

5/26/2026St. Augustine Road Fish Management Area1 observed

Glossy Ibis

Plegadis falcinellus

5/26/2026St. Augustine Road Fish Management Area1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Wilson's Plover

56/3/2026

Willet

26/3/2026

Ruddy Turnstone

26/3/2026

Laughing Gull

256/3/2026

Ring-billed Gull

26/3/2026

American Herring Gull

16/3/2026

Great Black-backed Gull

46/3/2026

Lesser Black-backed Gull

16/3/2026

Least Tern

46/3/2026

Royal Tern

1006/3/2026

Snowy Egret

16/3/2026

Brown Pelican

36/3/2026

Common Ground Dove

46/2/2026

Mourning Dove

26/2/2026

Sandwich Tern

46/2/2026

Osprey

26/2/2026

Boat-tailed Grackle

66/2/2026

American Oystercatcher

26/1/2026

Black-bellied Plover

16/1/2026

Semipalmated Plover

26/1/2026

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

Parking

Restrooms

Trails

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Florida Birding Guide

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Birding Guides

Fall Bird Migration Guide

10 min read

Bird Identification: The Four Keys

11 min read

Beginner's Guide to Birdwatching

8 min read

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit Huguenot Memorial City Park for birding?▼

The best months to visit Huguenot Memorial City Park for birding are October-April. The best seasons are Spring and Fall and Winter.

What birds can I see at Huguenot Memorial City Park?▼

Notable species at Huguenot Memorial City Park include Mallard, Red-breasted Merganser, American Oystercatcher, Black-bellied Plover, Semipalmated Plover. The area supports urban park habitats.

How difficult is birding at Huguenot Memorial City Park?▼

Birding at Huguenot Memorial City Park is rated as Easy. The trails and viewing areas are accessible for birders of all experience levels.

What amenities are available at Huguenot Memorial City Park?▼

Huguenot Memorial City Park offers the following amenities: Parking, Restrooms, Trails.