Sweetwater Wetlands Park
Florida · Southeast
Easy
October-April
$5 per vehicle
Open daily, 7 AM - sunset
About This Location
Sweetwater Wetlands Park is a productive birding destination in Florida, with 266 species recorded on eBird. This urban park habitat attracts Common Gallinule, Sandhill Crane, and Anhinga 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
Bank Swallow
Riparia riparia
Eastern Wood-Pewee
Contopus virens
Brown Pelican
Pelecanus occidentalis
Short-tailed Hawk
Buteo brachyurus
Black Tern
Chlidonias niger
Burrowing Owl
Athene cunicularia
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Mourning Dove
Common Gallinule
Purple Gallinule
Limpkin
Anhinga
White Ibis
Least Bittern
Little Blue Heron
Tricolored Heron
Snowy Egret
Green Heron
Western Cattle-Egret
Great Egret
Great Blue Heron
Black Vulture
Osprey
Red-shouldered Hawk
Red-bellied Woodpecker
Downy Woodpecker
Pileated Woodpecker
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.
- 4
Check eBird hotspot data before visiting to see recent sightings and what species are being reported.
- 5
Bring quality optics — a good pair of binoculars (8x42 or 10x42) makes all the difference in species identification.
Amenities
Nearby Attractions
- Paynes Prairie Preserve State Park
- Kanapaha Botanical Gardens
- Bivens Arm Nature Park
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