Kingfisher perched on a signpost in a green field.

Pinecraft Park

Florida · Southeast

Habitat
Urban Park
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Easy

Best Months

October-April

Entrance Fee

Free

Hours

Open daily, dawn to dusk

About This Location

Pinecraft Park is a productive birding destination in Florida, with 219 species recorded on eBird. This urban park habitat attracts Killdeer, Turkey Vulture, and Red-shouldered Hawk 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

Powered by eBird / Cornell Lab of Ornithology

Notable Sightings

Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days

Gull-billed Tern

Gelochelidon nilotica

6/1/202634211, Bradenton US-FL (27.4610,-82.4503)1 observed

Florida Scrub-Jay

Aphelocoma coerulescens

5/31/2026Oscar Scherer SP2 observed

Brown Booby

Sula leucogaster

5/31/2026Turtle Beach1 observed

Belted Kingfisher

Megaceryle alcyon

5/30/2026Jim Neville Marine Preserve1 observed

Willet (Eastern)

Tringa semipalmata

5/28/2026South LIdo Beach2 observed

American Flamingo

Phoenicopterus ruber

5/27/2026Siesta Key -- Beach Access 51 observed

Blackburnian Warbler

Setophaga fusca

5/27/2026Perico Preserve1 observed

Prairie Warbler

Setophaga discolor

5/25/2026Deep Hole--Myakka SP Wilderness Trail1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Mourning Dove

45/23/2026

Chimney Swift

25/23/2026

Common Gallinule

15/23/2026

Killdeer

15/23/2026

Double-crested Cormorant

15/23/2026

Tricolored Heron

15/23/2026

Green Heron

15/23/2026

Great Egret

15/23/2026

Red-shouldered Hawk

15/23/2026

Red-bellied Woodpecker

45/23/2026

Downy Woodpecker

15/23/2026

Nanday Parakeet

25/23/2026

Great Crested Flycatcher

15/23/2026

Blue Jay

25/23/2026

Fish Crow

25/23/2026

Tufted Titmouse

15/23/2026

Purple Martin

105/23/2026

Carolina Wren

15/23/2026

Northern Mockingbird

35/23/2026

Red-winged Blackbird

45/23/2026

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.

  4. 4

    Check eBird hotspot data before visiting to see recent sightings and what species are being reported.

  5. 5

    Bring quality optics — a good pair of binoculars (8x42 or 10x42) makes all the difference in species identification.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit Pinecraft Park for birding?
The best months to visit Pinecraft Park for birding are October-April. The best seasons are Spring and Fall and Winter.
What birds can I see at Pinecraft Park?
Notable species at Pinecraft Park include Killdeer, Turkey Vulture, Red-shouldered Hawk, White-eyed Vireo, Blue Jay, Mourning Dove, Laughing Gull, Double-crested Cormorant, Black-crowned Night Heron, Black Vulture, Osprey, Red-bellied Woodpecker. The area supports urban park habitats.
How difficult is birding at Pinecraft Park?
Birding at Pinecraft Park is rated as Easy. The trails and viewing areas are accessible for birders of all experience levels.
Is there an entrance fee at Pinecraft Park?
There is no entrance fee at Pinecraft Park. Hours: Open daily, dawn to dusk.
What amenities are available at Pinecraft Park?
Pinecraft Park offers the following amenities: Parking, Restrooms, Trails.