Urban Park birding habitat

Kendall Indian Hammocks Park

Florida · Southeast

Habitat
Urban Park
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Easy

Best Months

October-April

About This Location

Kendall Indian Hammocks Park is a productive birding destination in Florida, with 207 species recorded on eBird. This urban park habitat attracts Rock Pigeon, Eurasian Collared-Dove, and Mourning Dove 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

Cliff Swallow

Petrochelidon pyrrhonota

6/2/2026Portofino Plaza Swallow Colony35 observed

Piping Plover

Charadrius melodus

5/31/2026Crandon Park1 observed

White-winged Parakeet

Brotogeris versicolurus

5/30/2026Cortadito Cowbirds1 observed

Short-tailed Hawk

Buteo brachyurus

5/29/2026Matheson Hammock Park1 observed

Clapper Rail

Rallus crepitans

5/29/2026Matheson Hammock Park2 observed

Yellow-throated Warbler

Setophaga dominica

5/27/2026Florida International University--Palmetum1 observed

Clapper Rail (Caribbean)

Rallus crepitans

5/24/2026Matheson Hammock Park2 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Indian Peafowl

16/2/2026

Eurasian Collared-Dove

66/2/2026

Mourning Dove

46/2/2026

Common Gallinule

16/2/2026

Yellow-crowned Night Heron

16/2/2026

Black-crowned Night Heron

16/2/2026

Red-bellied Woodpecker

16/2/2026

Yellow-chevroned Parakeet

26/2/2026

Blue Jay

36/2/2026

American Crow

16/2/2026

Fish Crow

66/2/2026

European Starling

66/2/2026

Northern Mockingbird

46/2/2026

House Sparrow

76/2/2026

Northern Cardinal

46/2/2026

White-crowned Pigeon

26/2/2026

Common Grackle

16/2/2026

Downy Woodpecker

16/2/2026

Monk Parakeet

26/2/2026

Gray Kingbird

16/2/2026

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 Kendall Indian Hammocks Park for birding?
The best months to visit Kendall Indian Hammocks Park for birding are October-April. The best seasons are Spring and Fall and Winter.
What birds can I see at Kendall Indian Hammocks Park?
Notable species at Kendall Indian Hammocks Park include Rock Pigeon, Eurasian Collared-Dove, Mourning Dove, Ruby-throated Hummingbird, White Ibis. The area supports urban park habitats.
How difficult is birding at Kendall Indian Hammocks Park?
Birding at Kendall Indian Hammocks Park is rated as Easy. The trails and viewing areas are accessible for birders of all experience levels.
What amenities are available at Kendall Indian Hammocks Park?
Kendall Indian Hammocks Park offers the following amenities: Parking, Restrooms, Trails.