Walsingham Park

Florida · Southeast

Habitat
Urban Park
Best Seasons
SpringFallWinter
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

Loading map...

Notable Species

Live Bird Data

Powered by eBird / Cornell Lab of Ornithology

Notable Sightings

Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days

Muscovy Duck x Mallard (hybrid)

Cairina moschata x Anas platyrhynchos

3/5/2026Crescent Lake Park1 observed

Greater Scaup

Aythya marila

3/5/2026Crescent Lake Park1 observed

Mottled Duck

Anas fulvigula

3/5/2026St. Petersburg Pier3 observed

White-crowned Sparrow

Zonotrichia leucophrys

3/5/2026Roosevelt Wetland1 observed

Song Sparrow

Melospiza melodia

3/5/2026Roosevelt Wetland1 observed

Great Black-backed Gull

Larus marinus

3/5/2026Indian Rocks Beach Nature Preserve1 observed

Smooth-billed Ani

Crotophaga ani

3/5/2026Fort De Soto Park1 observed

Groove-billed Ani

Crotophaga sulcirostris

3/5/2026Fort De Soto Park1 observed

Nashville Warbler

Leiothlypis ruficapilla

3/4/2026Datsko Park1 observed

Ruby-throated Hummingbird

Archilochus colubris

3/4/2026Personal Residence1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Mourning Dove

63/5/2026

Common Gallinule

13/5/2026

Laughing Gull

13/5/2026

Great Egret

13/5/2026

Black Vulture

23/5/2026

Turkey Vulture

63/5/2026

Osprey

13/5/2026

Red-bellied Woodpecker

23/5/2026

Downy Woodpecker

13/5/2026

Pileated Woodpecker

13/5/2026

Eastern Phoebe

23/5/2026

Blue Jay

83/5/2026

Fish Crow

43/5/2026

Tufted Titmouse

43/5/2026

Blue-gray Gnatcatcher

23/5/2026

Carolina Wren

23/5/2026

Gray Catbird

13/5/2026

Brown Thrasher

33/5/2026

Northern Mockingbird

43/5/2026

Eastern Towhee

23/5/2026

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 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.