Lakefront Park
Florida · Southeast
About This Location
Lakefront Park is a productive birding destination in Florida, with 200 species recorded on eBird. This urban park habitat attracts Muscovy Duck, Mourning Dove, and Common Gallinule among many others. Mild winters attract waterfowl and sparrows, while spring and fall migration bring neotropical songbirds.
Location
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Live Bird Data
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Notable Sightings
Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days
American Flamingo
Phoenicopterus ruber
Red-eyed Vireo
Vireo olivaceus
Lesser Black-backed Gull
Larus fuscus
Common Nighthawk
Chordeiles minor
American Woodcock
Scolopax minor
Swallow-tailed Kite
Elanoides forficatus
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Muscovy Duck
Rock Pigeon
Common Gallinule
Limpkin
Sandhill Crane
Anhinga
White Ibis
Snowy Egret
Great Egret
Osprey
Red-shouldered Hawk
Red-bellied Woodpecker
Downy Woodpecker
Blue Jay
Tufted Titmouse
Blue-gray Gnatcatcher
Carolina Wren
Northern Mockingbird
Red-winged Blackbird
Boat-tailed Grackle
Birding Tips
- 1
Visit at dawn for peak songbird activity before crowds arrive.
- 2
Check flowering trees and berry-producing shrubs for seasonal migrants.
- 3
Check for wintering sparrows in brushy edges from November through February.
Amenities
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