Ollie's Pond Park

Florida · Southeast

Habitat
LakeUrban Park
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Easy

Best Months

October-April

About This Location

Ollie's Pond Park is a productive birding destination in Florida, with 227 species recorded on eBird. This lake and urban park habitat attracts Black-bellied Whistling-Duck, Blue-winged Teal, 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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Notable Species

Live Bird Data

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Notable Sightings

Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days

Summer Tanager

Piranga rubra

3/6/20262130 Redfern Rd, Venice US-FL 27.07192, -82.426651 observed

Greater Scaup

Aythya marila

3/6/2026402 E Marion Ave, Punta Gorda US-FL 26.93893, -82.046092 observed

Hairy Woodpecker

Leuconotopicus villosus

3/6/2026Babcock-Webb WMA1 observed

Lark Sparrow

Chondestes grammacus

3/6/2026Sidell Road and Surrounding Area (within Sarasota County)1 observed

Florida Scrub-Jay

Aphelocoma coerulescens

3/6/2026Shamrock Park and Nature Center, Venice US-FL 27.06054, -82.434442 observed

Vesper Sparrow

Pooecetes gramineus

3/6/2026Sidell Road and Surrounding Area (within Sarasota County)6 observed

Hairy Woodpecker (Eastern)

Leuconotopicus villosus

3/5/2026Babcock-Webb WMA1 observed

Fulvous Whistling-Duck

Dendrocygna bicolor

3/5/2026Wellen Park -- Grand Lake1 observed

Clapper Rail (Gulf Coast)

Rallus crepitans

3/5/2026Myakka Island Point - MPI1 observed

Clapper Rail

Rallus crepitans

3/5/2026Myakka Island Point - MPI1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Black-bellied Whistling-Duck

343/6/2026

Blue-winged Teal

403/6/2026

Common Ground Dove

13/6/2026

Common Gallinule

263/6/2026

American Coot

263/6/2026

Killdeer

43/6/2026

Snowy Egret

13/6/2026

Great Blue Heron

13/6/2026

Black Vulture

13/6/2026

Turkey Vulture

23/6/2026

Red-shouldered Hawk

13/6/2026

Red-bellied Woodpecker

13/6/2026

Downy Woodpecker

13/6/2026

Blue Jay

23/6/2026

Fish Crow

53/6/2026

Gray Catbird

13/6/2026

Red-winged Blackbird

43/6/2026

Northern Parula

23/6/2026

Palm Warbler

13/6/2026

Northern Cardinal

43/6/2026

Birding Tips

  1. 1

    Scan the water surface methodically for diving ducks, loons, and grebes.

  2. 2

    Check the shoreline and mudflats for shorebirds and wading birds.

  3. 3

    Check for wintering sparrows in brushy edges from November through February.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit Ollie's Pond Park for birding?
The best months to visit Ollie's Pond Park for birding are October-April. The best seasons are Spring and Fall and Winter.
What birds can I see at Ollie's Pond Park?
Notable species at Ollie's Pond Park include Black-bellied Whistling-Duck, Blue-winged Teal, Common Gallinule, American Coot, Wood Stork. The area supports lake, urban park habitats.
How difficult is birding at Ollie's Pond Park?
Birding at Ollie's Pond Park is rated as Easy. The trails and viewing areas are accessible for birders of all experience levels.
What amenities are available at Ollie's Pond Park?
Ollie's Pond Park offers the following amenities: Parking, Restrooms, Trails.