Lake birding habitat

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

American Kestrel

Falco sparverius

6/2/2026South County Park4 observed

Gull-billed Tern

Gelochelidon nilotica

5/31/2026Stump Pass Beach SP1 observed

Hudsonian Whimbrel

Numenius hudsonicus

5/31/2026Stump Pass Beach SP1 observed

Great Blue Heron (Great White)

Ardea herodias

5/29/2026Babcock-Webb WMA1 observed

Hairy Woodpecker (Eastern)

Leuconotopicus villosus

5/29/2026Babcock-Webb WMA1 observed

Yellow-throated Vireo

Vireo flavifrons

5/25/2026Ollie's Pond Park1 observed

Bobolink

Dolichonyx oryzivorus

5/25/2026Ponce de Leon City Park1 observed

Mangrove Cuckoo

Coccyzus minor

5/25/2026Ponce de Leon City Park2 observed

Florida Scrub-Jay

Aphelocoma coerulescens

5/24/2026The Loop (Armour Ter.,Upson Ter., and vicinity)1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Mottled Duck

56/1/2026

Mourning Dove

56/1/2026

Chimney Swift

26/1/2026

Common Gallinule

336/1/2026

Purple Gallinule

16/1/2026

Black-necked Stilt

66/1/2026

Killdeer

36/1/2026

White Ibis

36/1/2026

Roseate Spoonbill

16/1/2026

Little Blue Heron

26/1/2026

Tricolored Heron

16/1/2026

Snowy Egret

16/1/2026

Great Blue Heron

16/1/2026

American White Pelican

16/1/2026

Black Vulture

26/1/2026

Osprey

26/1/2026

Red-shouldered Hawk

16/1/2026

Red-bellied Woodpecker

26/1/2026

Downy Woodpecker

16/1/2026

Blue Jay

56/1/2026

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.