Urban Park birding habitat

Lori Wilson Park

Florida · Southeast

Habitat
Urban Park
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Easy

Best Months

October-April

About This Location

Lori Wilson Park is a productive birding destination in Florida, with 225 species recorded on eBird. This urban park habitat attracts White Ibis, Boat-tailed Grackle, 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

Common Black Hawk

Buteogallus anthracinus

4/13/2026"Viera" Ritch Grissom Memorial Wetlands2 observed

Little Egret

Egretta garzetta

4/12/2026John F. Kennedy Space Center Florida1 observed

American Crow

Corvus brachyrhynchos

4/12/2026River Lakes Conservation Area--Moccasin Island2 observed

Brown Noddy

Anous stolidus

4/9/2026Indiatlantic Beach1 observed

Burrowing Owl

Athene cunicularia

4/5/2026Orlando Melbourne International Airport2 observed

Eastern Phoebe

Sayornis phoebe

4/4/2026Rotary Park at Merritt Island1 observed

American Robin

Turdus migratorius

4/4/2026Home4 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Rock Pigeon

204/14/2026

Mourning Dove

34/14/2026

Willet

34/14/2026

Sanderling

124/14/2026

Laughing Gull

204/14/2026

Ring-billed Gull

104/14/2026

American Herring Gull

34/14/2026

Great Black-backed Gull

14/14/2026

Black Skimmer

14/14/2026

Royal Tern

44/14/2026

White Ibis

24/14/2026

Snowy Egret

14/14/2026

Brown Pelican

44/14/2026

Osprey

14/14/2026

Boat-tailed Grackle

24/14/2026

Fish Crow

34/13/2026

Northern Mockingbird

14/13/2026

Northern Cardinal

34/13/2026

Eurasian Collared-Dove

64/5/2026

Lesser Black-backed Gull

34/5/2026

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 Lori Wilson Park for birding?
The best months to visit Lori Wilson Park for birding are October-April. The best seasons are Spring and Fall and Winter.
What birds can I see at Lori Wilson Park?
Notable species at Lori Wilson Park include White Ibis, Boat-tailed Grackle, Ring-billed Gull, American Herring Gull, Black Skimmer. The area supports urban park habitats.
How difficult is birding at Lori Wilson Park?
Birding at Lori Wilson Park is rated as Easy. The trails and viewing areas are accessible for birders of all experience levels.
What amenities are available at Lori Wilson Park?
Lori Wilson Park offers the following amenities: Parking, Restrooms, Trails.