Robert K. Rees Memorial Park

Florida · Southeast

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Habitat

Urban Park

Best Seasons

Spring Fall Winter

Difficulty

Easy

Best Months

October-April

About This Location

Robert K. Rees Memorial Park is a productive birding destination in Florida, with 251 species recorded on eBird. This urban park habitat attracts Willet, Laughing Gull, and Royal Tern among many others. Mild winters attract waterfowl and sparrows, while spring and fall migration bring neotropical songbirds.

Location

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Notable Species

Willet Laughing Gull Royal Tern White Ibis Fish Crow

Live Bird Data

Notable Sightings

Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days

American Flamingo

Phoenicopterus ruber

7/12/2026580 SR-580 E, Oldsmar US-FL (28.0364,-82.6810)1 observed

Piping Plover

Charadrius melodus

7/12/2026Honeymoon Island SP - North Beach Trail1 observed

Brown-headed Nuthatch

Sitta pusilla

7/11/2026Brooker Creek Preserve - Trails from the Education Center1 observed

Gray-headed Swamphen

Porphyrio poliocephalus

7/6/2026Ed Radice Sports Complex1 observed

Belted Kingfisher

Megaceryle alcyon

7/6/2026Werner-Boyce Salt Springs SP2 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Common Ground Dove

27/13/2026

White-winged Dove

87/13/2026

Clapper Rail

27/13/2026

Willet

17/13/2026

Least Sandpiper

17/13/2026

Royal Tern

27/13/2026

Double-crested Cormorant

27/13/2026

White Ibis

27/13/2026

Roseate Spoonbill

17/13/2026

Yellow-crowned Night Heron

17/13/2026

Reddish Egret

17/13/2026

Great Blue Heron

17/13/2026

Red-bellied Woodpecker

17/13/2026

Downy Woodpecker

17/13/2026

Great Crested Flycatcher

17/13/2026

Gray Kingbird

17/13/2026

Carolina Wren

27/13/2026

Brown-headed Cowbird

27/13/2026

Prairie Warbler

47/13/2026

Brown Pelican

17/6/2026

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

Parking

Restrooms

Trails

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Florida Birding Guide

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Birding Guides

Fall Bird Migration Guide

10 min read

Bird Identification: The Four Keys

11 min read

Beginner's Guide to Birdwatching

8 min read

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit Robert K. Rees Memorial Park for birding?▼

The best months to visit Robert K. Rees Memorial Park for birding are October-April. The best seasons are Spring and Fall and Winter.

What birds can I see at Robert K. Rees Memorial Park?▼

Notable species at Robert K. Rees Memorial Park include Willet, Laughing Gull, Royal Tern, White Ibis, Fish Crow. The area supports urban park habitats.

How difficult is birding at Robert K. Rees Memorial Park?▼

Birding at Robert K. Rees Memorial Park is rated as Easy. The trails and viewing areas are accessible for birders of all experience levels.

What amenities are available at Robert K. Rees Memorial Park?▼

Robert K. Rees Memorial Park offers the following amenities: Parking, Restrooms, Trails.