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

Mottled Duck

Anas fulvigula

6/2/2026Fort De Soto Park1 observed

Osprey (Caribbean)

Pandion haliaetus

6/2/2026Fort De Soto Park1 observed

White-rumped Sandpiper

Calidris fuscicollis

6/2/2026Fort De Soto Park2 observed

Muscovy Duck x Mallard (hybrid)

Cairina moschata x Anas platyrhynchos

6/2/2026Mirror Lake2 observed

Northern Bobwhite (Eastern)

Colinus virginianus

6/2/20262–44 180th Ave W, Redington Shores US-FL 27.83201, -82.832991 observed

Gull-billed Tern

Gelochelidon nilotica

6/2/2026Fort De Soto Park1 observed

Stilt Sandpiper

Calidris himantopus

6/2/2026Fort De Soto Park1 observed

Dunlin

Calidris alpina

6/2/2026Fort De Soto Park - North Beach Area1 observed

Northern Pintail

Anas acuta

6/1/2026Lake Belleview1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Eurasian Collared-Dove

15/30/2026

Mourning Dove

35/30/2026

Common Gallinule

75/30/2026

Laughing Gull

25/30/2026

White Ibis

15/30/2026

Great Egret

15/30/2026

Great Blue Heron

15/30/2026

Red-bellied Woodpecker

55/30/2026

Blue Jay

65/30/2026

American Crow

15/30/2026

Fish Crow

35/30/2026

Purple Martin

55/30/2026

Carolina Wren

45/30/2026

Brown Thrasher

55/30/2026

Northern Mockingbird

45/30/2026

House Sparrow

45/30/2026

House Finch

15/30/2026

Red-winged Blackbird

55/30/2026

Boat-tailed Grackle

25/30/2026

Northern Cardinal

85/30/2026

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.