Urban Park birding habitat

Philippe County Park

Florida · Southeast

Habitat
Urban Park
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Easy

Best Months

October-April

About This Location

Philippe County Park is a productive birding destination in Florida, with 205 species recorded on eBird. This urban park habitat attracts Black-bellied Plover, White Ibis, and Swallow-tailed Kite 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

Muscovy Duck x Mallard (hybrid)

Cairina moschata x Anas platyrhynchos

6/2/2026Mirror Lake2 observed

Northern Bobwhite (Eastern)

Colinus virginianus

6/2/20262–44 180th Ave W, Redington Shores US-FL 27.83201, -82.832991 observed

Northern Pintail

Anas acuta

6/1/2026Lake Belleview1 observed

Gull-billed Tern

Gelochelidon nilotica

5/31/2026O'Brien St1 observed

Mottled Duck

Anas fulvigula

5/30/2026Honeymoon Island SP - Oasis Ponds And Beach2 observed

Gray Catbird

Dumetella carolinensis

5/29/2026Lake Chatauqua Park1 observed

Common Loon

Gavia immer

5/24/2026Anclote Key Preserve SP--Three Rooker Island1 observed

Egyptian Goose

Alopochen aegyptiaca

5/22/2026Largo Central Park Nature Preserve1 observed

Brown Booby

Sula leucogaster

5/21/2026Safety Harbor Waterfront Park1 observed

Peregrine Falcon

Falco peregrinus

5/21/2026Chestnut St, Clearwater US-FL 27.96166, -82.802301 observed

Palm Warbler

Setophaga palmarum

5/21/2026Walsingham Park1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Great Horned Owl

15/30/2026

Carolina Chickadee

15/30/2026

Tufted Titmouse

35/30/2026

Northern Parula

15/30/2026

Laughing Gull

15/30/2026

Blue Jay

15/30/2026

Common Grackle

15/30/2026

Boat-tailed Grackle

15/30/2026

Northern Cardinal

15/30/2026

Double-crested Cormorant

15/29/2026

Great Crested Flycatcher

15/29/2026

White Ibis

15/27/2026

Red-bellied Woodpecker

45/27/2026

Mourning Dove

25/27/2026

Sandwich Tern

45/27/2026

Royal Tern

105/27/2026

Brown Pelican

185/27/2026

Osprey

15/27/2026

Downy Woodpecker

25/27/2026

Pileated Woodpecker

15/27/2026

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 Philippe County Park for birding?
The best months to visit Philippe County Park for birding are October-April. The best seasons are Spring and Fall and Winter.
What birds can I see at Philippe County Park?
Notable species at Philippe County Park include Black-bellied Plover, White Ibis, Swallow-tailed Kite, Red-bellied Woodpecker, Pileated Woodpecker. The area supports urban park habitats.
How difficult is birding at Philippe County Park?
Birding at Philippe County Park is rated as Easy. The trails and viewing areas are accessible for birders of all experience levels.
What amenities are available at Philippe County Park?
Philippe County Park offers the following amenities: Parking, Restrooms, Trails.