Mead Botanical Gardens
Florida · Southeast
Easy
October-April
Free
Open daily, dawn to dusk
About This Location
Mead Botanical Gardens is a productive birding destination in Florida, with 206 species recorded on eBird. This urban park habitat attracts Wood Duck, Rock Pigeon, 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
White-faced Ibis
Plegadis chihi
Black Tern
Chlidonias niger
Black Skimmer
Rynchops niger
Mississippi Kite
Ictinia mississippiensis
American Robin (migratorius Group)
Turdus migratorius
Canvasback
Aythya valisineria
Tree Swallow
Tachycineta bicolor
Cave Swallow
Petrochelidon fulva
Sora
Porzana carolina
Gray Catbird
Dumetella carolinensis
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Mourning Dove
Chimney Swift
Limpkin
Anhinga
White Ibis
Red-shouldered Hawk
Barred Owl
Red-bellied Woodpecker
Downy Woodpecker
Pileated Woodpecker
Great Crested Flycatcher
Blue Jay
American Crow
Fish Crow
Carolina Chickadee
Tufted Titmouse
Blue-gray Gnatcatcher
Carolina Wren
Northern Mockingbird
Eastern Bluebird
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.
- 4
This urban green space acts as a migrant trap — birds concentrate here during migration, especially after overnight flights.
- 5
Bring quality optics — a good pair of binoculars (8x42 or 10x42) makes all the difference in species identification.
Amenities
Nearby Attractions
- Leu Gardens
- Winter Park
- Kraft Azalea Garden
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