Urban Park birding habitat

Matheson Hammock Park

Florida · Southeast

Habitat
Urban Park
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Easy

Best Months

October-April

About This Location

Matheson Hammock Park is a productive birding destination in Florida, with 256 species recorded on eBird. This urban park habitat attracts Double-crested Cormorant, White Ibis, and Little Blue Heron 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

Red-eyed Vireo

Vireo olivaceus

7/17/2026Bill Sadowski Park1 observed

American White Pelican

Pelecanus erythrorhynchos

7/13/2026CP Jetty, US-FL (25.4632,-80.3339)1 observed

Short-tailed Hawk

Buteo brachyurus

7/12/2026Tropical Park1 observed

Nanday Parakeet

Aratinga nenday

7/12/20261700 Convention Center Drive, Miami Beach, Florida, US (25.792, -80.135)3 observed

Mangrove Cuckoo

Coccyzus minor

7/9/2026Black Point Park and Marina1 observed

Clapper Rail

Rallus crepitans

7/9/2026Matheson Hammock Park1 observed

Louisiana Waterthrush

Parkesia motacilla

7/5/2026Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Rock Pigeon

337/17/2026

Mourning Dove

27/17/2026

Laughing Gull

167/17/2026

Least Tern

37/17/2026

Royal Tern

47/17/2026

Double-crested Cormorant

37/17/2026

Little Blue Heron

27/17/2026

Great Blue Heron

27/17/2026

Red-bellied Woodpecker

17/17/2026

Blue Jay

37/17/2026

Fish Crow

57/17/2026

Northern Cardinal

67/17/2026

Ring-billed Gull

27/16/2026

White Ibis

27/16/2026

Tricolored Heron

17/16/2026

Green Heron

17/16/2026

Magnificent Frigatebird

57/16/2026

Great Egret

17/16/2026

Northern Mockingbird

77/16/2026

Muscovy Duck

17/11/2026

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