Urban Park birding habitat

Tom Renick Park

Florida · Southeast

Habitat
Urban Park
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Easy

Best Months

October-April

About This Location

Tom Renick Park is a productive birding destination in Florida, with 283 species recorded on eBird. This urban park habitat attracts Red-breasted Merganser, Sanderling, and Laughing Gull 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

Hudsonian Whimbrel

Numenius hudsonicus

7/16/2026Al Weeks Sr. North Shore Park1 observed

Spotted Sandpiper

Actitis macularius

7/9/2026Betty Steflick Memorial Preserve1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Rock Pigeon

67/12/2026

Eurasian Collared-Dove

17/12/2026

Mourning Dove

17/12/2026

Willet

37/12/2026

Laughing Gull

37/12/2026

Royal Tern

17/12/2026

White Ibis

627/12/2026

Yellow-crowned Night Heron

17/12/2026

Little Blue Heron

17/12/2026

Snowy Egret

47/12/2026

Western Cattle-Egret

17/12/2026

Brown Pelican

487/12/2026

European Starling

37/12/2026

Boat-tailed Grackle

17/12/2026

Black-bellied Plover

17/5/2026

Least Tern

47/5/2026

Sandwich Tern

17/5/2026

Green Heron

17/5/2026

Great Blue Heron

17/5/2026

Fish Crow

47/5/2026

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 Tom Renick Park for birding?
The best months to visit Tom Renick Park for birding are October-April. The best seasons are Spring and Fall and Winter.
What birds can I see at Tom Renick Park?
Notable species at Tom Renick Park include Red-breasted Merganser, Sanderling, Laughing Gull, Ring-billed Gull, Northern Gannet. The area supports urban park habitats.
How difficult is birding at Tom Renick Park?
Birding at Tom Renick Park is rated as Easy. The trails and viewing areas are accessible for birders of all experience levels.
What amenities are available at Tom Renick Park?
Tom Renick Park offers the following amenities: Parking, Restrooms, Trails.