Urban Park birding habitat

Walsingham Park

Florida · Southeast

Habitat
Urban Park
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Easy

Best Months

October-April

About This Location

Walsingham Park is a productive birding destination in Florida, with 203 species recorded on eBird. This urban park habitat attracts Mourning Dove, Common Gallinule, and American Coot 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

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

Dunlin

Calidris alpina

7/12/2026Fort De Soto Park - North Beach Area1 observed

Egyptian Goose

Alopochen aegyptiaca

7/12/2026Largo Central Park Nature Preserve1 observed

Peregrine Falcon

Falco peregrinus

7/11/2026Allendale Park1 observed

Semipalmated Sandpiper

Calidris pusilla

7/11/2026Fort De Soto Park - North Beach Area2 observed

Redhead

Aythya americana

7/10/2026Lake Belleview1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Eurasian Collared-Dove

47/4/2026

Common Ground Dove

27/4/2026

Mourning Dove

457/4/2026

Chimney Swift

27/4/2026

Common Gallinule

197/4/2026

Purple Gallinule

67/4/2026

Laughing Gull

37/4/2026

Anhinga

37/4/2026

White Ibis

137/4/2026

Black-crowned Night Heron

27/4/2026

Little Blue Heron

17/4/2026

Tricolored Heron

47/4/2026

Green Heron

27/4/2026

Great Egret

117/4/2026

Black Vulture

47/4/2026

Osprey

37/4/2026

Cooper's Hawk

17/4/2026

Red-tailed Hawk

27/4/2026

Red-bellied Woodpecker

177/4/2026

Downy Woodpecker

77/4/2026

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 Walsingham Park for birding?
The best months to visit Walsingham Park for birding are October-April. The best seasons are Spring and Fall and Winter.
What birds can I see at Walsingham Park?
Notable species at Walsingham Park include Mourning Dove, Common Gallinule, American Coot, Laughing Gull, Anhinga. The area supports urban park habitats.
How difficult is birding at Walsingham Park?
Birding at Walsingham Park is rated as Easy. The trails and viewing areas are accessible for birders of all experience levels.
What amenities are available at Walsingham Park?
Walsingham Park offers the following amenities: Parking, Restrooms, Trails.