Lakes Park

Florida · Southeast

Habitat
Urban Park
Best Seasons
SpringFallWinter
Difficulty

Easy

Best Months

October-April

About This Location

Lakes Park is a productive birding destination in Florida, with 236 species recorded on eBird. This urban park habitat attracts American Coot, Tricolored Heron, and Snowy Egret 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

American Black Duck

Anas rubripes

3/6/2026Harns Marsh2 observed

Great Black-backed Gull

Larus marinus

3/6/2026Bonita Beach Park2 observed

Florida Scrub-Jay

Aphelocoma coerulescens

3/5/2026Elaine Ave N, Lehigh Acres US-FL 26.66019, -81.668282 observed

Common Eider

Somateria mollissima

3/4/2026Lovers Key SP1 observed

Lesser Nighthawk

Chordeiles acutipennis

3/4/2026Lakes Park, Fort Myers US-FL 26.52471, -81.880851 observed

Northern Yellow Warbler

Setophaga aestiva

3/4/2026Six Mile Cypress Slough Preserve1 observed

White-crowned Sparrow

Zonotrichia leucophrys

3/1/2026Oriole Road1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Eurasian Collared-Dove

33/6/2026

Common Ground Dove

13/6/2026

Mourning Dove

63/6/2026

Common Gallinule

153/6/2026

American Coot

13/6/2026

Purple Gallinule

13/6/2026

Limpkin

13/6/2026

Ring-billed Gull

13/6/2026

Royal Tern

23/6/2026

Pied-billed Grebe

43/6/2026

Wood Stork

23/6/2026

Anhinga

153/6/2026

Double-crested Cormorant

33/6/2026

White Ibis

233/6/2026

Glossy Ibis

33/6/2026

Little Blue Heron

33/6/2026

Tricolored Heron

73/6/2026

Snowy Egret

13/6/2026

Great Egret

63/6/2026

Great Blue Heron

33/6/2026

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 Lakes Park for birding?
The best months to visit Lakes Park for birding are October-April. The best seasons are Spring and Fall and Winter.
What birds can I see at Lakes Park?
Notable species at Lakes Park include American Coot, Tricolored Heron, Snowy Egret, Great Blue Heron, Brown Pelican. The area supports urban park habitats.
How difficult is birding at Lakes Park?
Birding at Lakes Park is rated as Easy. The trails and viewing areas are accessible for birders of all experience levels.
What amenities are available at Lakes Park?
Lakes Park offers the following amenities: Parking, Restrooms, Trails.