Pinecraft Park

Florida · Southeast

Habitat
Urban Park
Best Seasons
SpringFallWinter
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

Florida Scrub-Jay

Aphelocoma coerulescens

3/5/2026Oscar Scherer SP2 observed

Summer Tanager

Piranga rubra

3/5/2026Red Bug Slough Preserve1 observed

Bronzed Cowbird

Molothrus aeneus

3/5/2026The Celery Fields3 observed

White-crowned Sparrow

Zonotrichia leucophrys

3/5/2026Celery Fields3 observed

Dickcissel

Spiza americana

3/4/2026Pelican Cove (Private Community)2 observed

Nashville Warbler

Leiothlypis ruficapilla

3/4/2026Pelican Cove (Private Community)1 observed

American Pipit

Anthus rubescens

3/4/2026Myakka River SP35 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Killdeer

13/5/2026

Turkey Vulture

23/5/2026

Red-shouldered Hawk

13/5/2026

White-eyed Vireo

13/5/2026

Blue Jay

13/5/2026

Tree Swallow

43/5/2026

Northern Parula

43/5/2026

Northern Cardinal

33/5/2026

Mottled Duck

53/5/2026

Common Ground Dove

13/5/2026

Mourning Dove

53/5/2026

Common Gallinule

23/5/2026

Limpkin

13/5/2026

Sandhill Crane

23/5/2026

Laughing Gull

13/5/2026

Anhinga

23/5/2026

White Ibis

23/5/2026

Little Blue Heron

13/5/2026

Great Egret

23/5/2026

Great Blue Heron

13/5/2026

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.