Spanish River Park

Florida · Southeast

Habitat
River/RiparianUrban Park
Best Seasons
SpringFallWinter
Difficulty

Easy

Best Months

October-April

About This Location

Spanish River Park is a productive birding destination in Florida, with 252 species recorded on eBird. This river/riparian and urban park habitat attracts Eurasian Collared-Dove, Osprey, and Cooper's 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

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Notable Sightings

Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days

Palm Warbler (Yellow)

Setophaga palmarum

3/5/2026El Rio Trail & Park of Commerce Blvd1 observed

Hudsonian Whimbrel

Numenius hudsonicus

3/5/2026Gulfstream Park1 observed

White-crowned Sparrow

Zonotrichia leucophrys

3/4/2026Loxahatchee NWR--Marsh Trail1 observed

Lincoln's Sparrow

Melospiza lincolnii

3/4/2026Loxahatchee NWR--Marsh Trail1 observed

Nashville Warbler

Leiothlypis ruficapilla

2/26/2026Tall Cypress Natural Area1 observed

Cape May Warbler

Setophaga tigrina

2/22/2026Hampton Pines Park1 observed

White-eyed Parakeet

Psittacara leucophthalmus

2/22/2026Gulfstream Park7 observed

Virginia Rail

Rallus limicola

2/21/2026Loxahatchee NWR--Lee Way (Treeline Trail)2 observed

Dickcissel

Spiza americana

2/20/2026Loxahatchee NWR1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Eurasian Collared-Dove

13/1/2026

Osprey

13/1/2026

Cooper's Hawk

13/1/2026

Red-bellied Woodpecker

43/1/2026

Downy Woodpecker

23/1/2026

Blue Jay

123/1/2026

Fish Crow

13/1/2026

Blue-gray Gnatcatcher

13/1/2026

Northern Mockingbird

23/1/2026

Northern Cardinal

63/1/2026

Mourning Dove

22/28/2026

White Ibis

22/28/2026

Great Blue Heron

12/28/2026

Brown Pelican

12/28/2026

Black Vulture

32/28/2026

Turkey Vulture

512/28/2026

Pileated Woodpecker

12/28/2026

Merlin

12/28/2026

Blue-headed Vireo

12/28/2026

Loggerhead Shrike

12/28/2026

Birding Tips

  1. 1

    Walk along the water slowly, scanning overhanging branches for kingfishers and warblers.

  2. 2

    Check sandbars and gravel bars for shorebirds and terns.

  3. 3

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

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit Spanish River Park for birding?
The best months to visit Spanish River Park for birding are October-April. The best seasons are Spring and Fall and Winter.
What birds can I see at Spanish River Park?
Notable species at Spanish River Park include Eurasian Collared-Dove, Osprey, Cooper's Hawk, Red-bellied Woodpecker, Downy Woodpecker. The area supports river/riparian, urban park habitats.
How difficult is birding at Spanish River Park?
Birding at Spanish River Park is rated as Easy. The trails and viewing areas are accessible for birders of all experience levels.
What amenities are available at Spanish River Park?
Spanish River Park offers the following amenities: Parking, Restrooms, Trails.