Urban Park birding habitat

Kathryn Abbey Hanna Park

Florida · Southeast

Habitat
Urban Park
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Easy

Best Months

October-April

About This Location

Kathryn Abbey Hanna Park is a productive birding destination in Florida, with 275 species recorded on eBird. This urban park habitat attracts Mallard x Mottled Duck (hybrid), Common Gallinule, and Laughing Gull 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

Stilt Sandpiper

Calidris himantopus

7/18/2026Big Talbot Island SP--Spoonbill Pond (includes parking & boat ramp)1 observed

Marsh Wren

Cistothorus palustris

7/18/2026Walker's Landing6 observed

Purple Gallinule

Porphyrio martinica

7/17/2026St. Augustine Road Fish Management Area1 observed

Marsh Wren (griseus)

Cistothorus palustris

7/13/2026Walker's Landing7 observed

Short-tailed Hawk

Buteo brachyurus

7/7/2026St. Augustine Road Fish Management Area1 observed

American Robin

Turdus migratorius

7/7/2026Evergreen Cemetery (Duval)5 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Willet

127/19/2026

Laughing Gull

287/19/2026

Royal Tern

107/19/2026

Brown Pelican

87/19/2026

Osprey

17/19/2026

Mourning Dove

27/19/2026

Ring-billed Gull

17/19/2026

Anhinga

67/19/2026

Snowy Egret

67/19/2026

Great Egret

107/19/2026

Great Blue Heron

17/19/2026

Cooper's Hawk

17/19/2026

Red-shouldered Hawk

17/19/2026

Red-bellied Woodpecker

17/19/2026

Downy Woodpecker

17/19/2026

White-eyed Vireo

17/19/2026

Barn Swallow

17/19/2026

Carolina Wren

27/19/2026

Brown Thrasher

17/19/2026

Red-winged Blackbird

67/19/2026

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 Kathryn Abbey Hanna Park for birding?
The best months to visit Kathryn Abbey Hanna Park for birding are October-April. The best seasons are Spring and Fall and Winter.
What birds can I see at Kathryn Abbey Hanna Park?
Notable species at Kathryn Abbey Hanna Park include Mallard x Mottled Duck (hybrid), Common Gallinule, Laughing Gull, Anhinga, Double-crested Cormorant. The area supports urban park habitats.
How difficult is birding at Kathryn Abbey Hanna Park?
Birding at Kathryn Abbey Hanna Park is rated as Easy. The trails and viewing areas are accessible for birders of all experience levels.
What amenities are available at Kathryn Abbey Hanna Park?
Kathryn Abbey Hanna Park offers the following amenities: Parking, Restrooms, Trails.