Wetland birding habitat

Roosevelt Wetland

Florida · Southeast

Habitat
Wetland
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

October-April

About This Location

Roosevelt Wetland is a productive birding destination in Florida, with 213 species recorded on eBird. This wetland habitat attracts Mallard, Mourning Dove, and Common Gallinule 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

Muscovy Duck x Mallard (hybrid)

Cairina moschata x Anas platyrhynchos

7/14/2026Crescent Lake Park8 observed

Dunlin

Calidris alpina

7/14/2026Fort De Soto Park - Outback Key1 observed

Gull-billed Tern

Gelochelidon nilotica

7/13/2026Cockroach Bay Preserve and Surrounding Area21 observed

Piping Plover

Charadrius melodus

7/13/2026Fort De Soto Park1 observed

American Flamingo

Phoenicopterus ruber

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

Brown Booby (Atlantic)

Sula leucogaster

7/12/2026Tall Range Notch3 observed

Egyptian Goose

Alopochen aegyptiaca

7/12/2026Largo Central Park Nature Preserve1 observed

Semipalmated Sandpiper

Calidris pusilla

7/12/2026Fort De Soto Park1 observed

Brown-headed Nuthatch

Sitta pusilla

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

Peregrine Falcon

Falco peregrinus

7/11/2026Allendale Park1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Mallard

7/11/2026

Mourning Dove

77/11/2026

Common Gallinule

177/11/2026

Limpkin

17/11/2026

Laughing Gull

197/11/2026

Wood Stork

17/11/2026

Anhinga

37/11/2026

White Ibis

27/11/2026

Least Bittern

27/11/2026

Little Blue Heron

17/11/2026

Tricolored Heron

27/11/2026

Great Egret

27/11/2026

Great Blue Heron

17/11/2026

Black Vulture

97/11/2026

Osprey

27/11/2026

Red-tailed Hawk

17/11/2026

Red-bellied Woodpecker

27/11/2026

American Kestrel

27/11/2026

Nanday Parakeet

97/11/2026

Loggerhead Shrike

47/11/2026

Birding Tips

  1. 1

    Bring waterproof boots for marsh trails and muddy edges.

  2. 2

    Scan the edges of open water for herons, egrets, and rails at dawn.

  3. 3

    Check for wintering sparrows in brushy edges from November through February.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit Roosevelt Wetland for birding?
The best months to visit Roosevelt Wetland for birding are October-April. The best seasons are Spring and Fall and Winter.
What birds can I see at Roosevelt Wetland?
Notable species at Roosevelt Wetland include Mallard, Mourning Dove, Common Gallinule, American Coot, Purple Gallinule. The area supports wetland habitats.
How difficult is birding at Roosevelt Wetland?
Birding at Roosevelt Wetland is rated as Moderate. Some trails may require moderate fitness and basic hiking ability.
What amenities are available at Roosevelt Wetland?
Roosevelt Wetland offers the following amenities: Parking, Trails.