Philippe County Park
Florida · Southeast
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
Gray Catbird
Dumetella carolinensis
Egyptian Goose
Alopochen aegyptiaca
Mottled Duck
Anas fulvigula
Burrowing Owl
Athene cunicularia
Gull-billed Tern
Gelochelidon nilotica
Red-shouldered Hawk (extimus)
Buteo lineatus
Muscovy Duck x Mallard (hybrid)
Cairina moschata x Anas platyrhynchos
Blue-winged Teal
Spatula discors
American Flamingo
Phoenicopterus ruber
Piping Plover
Charadrius melodus
Brown-headed Nuthatch
Sitta pusilla
Peregrine Falcon
Falco peregrinus
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Mourning Dove
Red-bellied Woodpecker
Blue Jay
Carolina Chickadee
Tufted Titmouse
Carolina Wren
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.
Amenities
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