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

Northern House Wren

Troglodytes aedon

6/2/2026EGRET GLADE WETLAND1 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

Gull-billed Tern

Gelochelidon nilotica

5/22/2026Honeymoon Island SP - North Beach Trail1 observed

Brown Booby

Sula leucogaster

5/21/2026Safety Harbor Waterfront Park1 observed

Northern Yellow Warbler

Setophaga aestiva

5/20/2026Home Location1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Common Ground Dove

46/1/2026

White-winged Dove

26/1/2026

Laughing Gull

16/1/2026

Double-crested Cormorant

36/1/2026

Osprey

26/1/2026

Brown-headed Cowbird

26/1/2026

Prairie Warbler

26/1/2026

Northern Cardinal

16/1/2026

White Ibis

15/30/2026

Little Blue Heron

15/30/2026

Gray Kingbird

15/30/2026

American Crow

15/30/2026

Northern Mockingbird

15/30/2026

Red-winged Blackbird

15/30/2026

Brown Pelican

15/29/2026

Fish Crow

25/29/2026

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.