Key Vista Nature Park

Florida · Southeast

Habitat
Urban Park
Best Seasons
SpringFallWinter
Difficulty

Easy

Best Months

October-April

About This Location

Key Vista Nature Park is a productive birding destination in Florida, with 221 species recorded on eBird. This urban park habitat attracts Red-breasted Merganser, Mourning Dove, and Ring-billed 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

Solitary Sandpiper

Tringa solitaria

3/5/202618707 Rustic Woods Trail, Odessa US-FL (28.1503,-82.6316)1 observed

Lesser Black-backed Gull

Larus fuscus

3/5/202618707 Rustic Woods Trail, Odessa US-FL (28.1503,-82.6316)1 observed

Northern Gannet

Morus bassanus

3/5/202618707 Rustic Woods Trail, Odessa US-FL (28.1503,-82.6316)1 observed

Mottled Duck

Anas fulvigula

3/5/2026Fred Howard County Park5 observed

Rufous Hummingbird

Selasphorus rufus

3/4/202619630 Pine Tree Road, Odessa, Florida, UgS (28.168, -82.564)1 observed

Vesper Sparrow

Pooecetes gramineus

3/4/2026Keystone Pinellas Trail (Pinellas County)1 observed

Song Sparrow

Melospiza melodia

3/3/2026Home1 observed

Summer Tanager

Piranga rubra

3/2/2026Mia’s Yard, Pinellas County, FL (PRIVATE PROPERTY)1 observed

Ruby-throated Hummingbird

Archilochus colubris

3/1/2026Joe’s bird house.1 observed

Baltimore Oriole

Icterus galbula

3/1/2026Joe’s bird house.1 observed

Barn Swallow

Hirundo rustica

2/28/2026John Chesnut Sr. Park2 observed

Short-tailed Hawk

Buteo brachyurus

2/28/2026John Chesnut Sr. Park1 observed

Yellow-throated Vireo

Vireo flavifrons

2/28/2026John Chesnut Sr. Park1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Red-breasted Merganser

103/3/2026

Mourning Dove

23/3/2026

Ring-billed Gull

23/3/2026

American Herring Gull

13/3/2026

Royal Tern

23/3/2026

Common Loon

23/3/2026

Wood Stork

13/3/2026

Anhinga

13/3/2026

Double-crested Cormorant

43/3/2026

Brown Pelican

33/3/2026

Black Vulture

23/3/2026

Turkey Vulture

63/3/2026

Osprey

33/3/2026

Great Horned Owl

13/3/2026

Red-bellied Woodpecker

13/3/2026

Downy Woodpecker

43/3/2026

Pileated Woodpecker

13/3/2026

White-eyed Vireo

13/3/2026

Blue Jay

13/3/2026

Fish Crow

33/3/2026

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 Key Vista Nature Park for birding?
The best months to visit Key Vista Nature Park for birding are October-April. The best seasons are Spring and Fall and Winter.
What birds can I see at Key Vista Nature Park?
Notable species at Key Vista Nature Park include Red-breasted Merganser, Mourning Dove, Ring-billed Gull, American Herring Gull, Royal Tern. The area supports urban park habitats.
How difficult is birding at Key Vista Nature Park?
Birding at Key Vista Nature Park is rated as Easy. The trails and viewing areas are accessible for birders of all experience levels.
What amenities are available at Key Vista Nature Park?
Key Vista Nature Park offers the following amenities: Parking, Restrooms, Trails.