Sugden Regional Park

Florida · Southeast

Habitat
Urban Park
Best Seasons
SpringFallWinter
Difficulty

Easy

Best Months

October-April

About This Location

Sugden Regional Park is a productive birding destination in Florida, with 238 species recorded on eBird. This urban park habitat attracts Muscovy Duck, Blue-winged Teal, and Mottled Duck 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

Great Blue Heron (Great White)

Ardea herodias

3/5/2026Ten Thousand Islands NWR--Marsh Trail & Observation Tower1 observed

Red-cockaded Woodpecker

Leuconotopicus borealis

3/4/2026Picayune Strand SF--Belle Mead Horse Trail2 observed

Great Black-backed Gull

Larus marinus

3/3/2026Naples Beach, near Moorings, Harbor Drive and 411 observed

Northern Yellow Warbler

Setophaga aestiva

3/1/2026Ten Thousand Islands NWR--Marsh Trail & Observation Tower1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Mourning Dove

33/5/2026

Common Gallinule

23/5/2026

Ruddy Turnstone

13/5/2026

Ring-billed Gull

63/5/2026

Anhinga

13/5/2026

Double-crested Cormorant

73/5/2026

White Ibis

113/5/2026

Snowy Egret

13/5/2026

Green Heron

13/5/2026

Great Egret

23/5/2026

Great Blue Heron

13/5/2026

Osprey

23/5/2026

Red-bellied Woodpecker

13/5/2026

Pileated Woodpecker

13/5/2026

Great Crested Flycatcher

13/5/2026

Fish Crow

33/5/2026

Blue-gray Gnatcatcher

33/5/2026

Gray Catbird

23/5/2026

Northern Mockingbird

23/5/2026

Red-winged Blackbird

33/5/2026

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit Sugden Regional Park for birding?
The best months to visit Sugden Regional Park for birding are October-April. The best seasons are Spring and Fall and Winter.
What birds can I see at Sugden Regional Park?
Notable species at Sugden Regional Park include Muscovy Duck, Blue-winged Teal, Mottled Duck, Rock Pigeon, Eurasian Collared-Dove. The area supports urban park habitats.
How difficult is birding at Sugden Regional Park?
Birding at Sugden Regional Park is rated as Easy. The trails and viewing areas are accessible for birders of all experience levels.
What amenities are available at Sugden Regional Park?
Sugden Regional Park offers the following amenities: Parking, Restrooms, Trails.