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

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

American Oystercatcher

37/18/2026

Royal Tern

27/18/2026

White Ibis

77/18/2026

Roseate Spoonbill

257/18/2026

Great Egret

27/18/2026

Wilson's Plover

47/18/2026

Spotted Sandpiper

27/18/2026

Laughing Gull

177/18/2026

Little Blue Heron

27/18/2026

Tricolored Heron

27/18/2026

Snowy Egret

97/18/2026

Black-necked Stilt

17/18/2026

Semipalmated Plover

17/18/2026

Short-billed Dowitcher

37/18/2026

Willet

67/18/2026

Greater Yellowlegs

127/18/2026

Least Sandpiper

67/18/2026

Least Tern

37/18/2026

Gull-billed Tern

27/18/2026

Wood Stork

17/18/2026

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.