Urban Park birding habitat

Kingsley Plantation - within park only

Florida · Southeast

Habitat
Urban Park
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Easy

Best Months

October-April

About This Location

Kingsley Plantation - within park only is a productive birding destination in Florida, with 213 species recorded on eBird. This urban park habitat attracts Hooded Merganser, Indian Peafowl, 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

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

American Black Duck

Anas rubripes

5/30/2026Wildlight Trails--Blue and Purple Loop1 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

Mourning Dove

56/2/2026

Clapper Rail

26/2/2026

American Oystercatcher

26/2/2026

Wilson's Plover

26/2/2026

Laughing Gull

306/2/2026

Least Tern

16/2/2026

Royal Tern

26/2/2026

Wood Stork

36/2/2026

White Ibis

16/2/2026

Roseate Spoonbill

1006/2/2026

Little Blue Heron

16/2/2026

Tricolored Heron

36/2/2026

Snowy Egret

36/2/2026

Great Egret

36/2/2026

Great Blue Heron

26/2/2026

Osprey

16/2/2026

Red-winged Blackbird

26/2/2026

Boat-tailed Grackle

66/2/2026

Common Ground Dove

46/2/2026

Willet

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 Kingsley Plantation - within park only for birding?
The best months to visit Kingsley Plantation - within park only for birding are October-April. The best seasons are Spring and Fall and Winter.
What birds can I see at Kingsley Plantation - within park only?
Notable species at Kingsley Plantation - within park only include Hooded Merganser, Indian Peafowl, Mourning Dove, Black-bellied Plover, Short-billed Dowitcher. The area supports urban park habitats.
How difficult is birding at Kingsley Plantation - within park only?
Birding at Kingsley Plantation - within park only is rated as Easy. The trails and viewing areas are accessible for birders of all experience levels.
What amenities are available at Kingsley Plantation - within park only?
Kingsley Plantation - within park only offers the following amenities: Parking, Restrooms, Trails.