War Veterans' Memorial Park

Florida · Southeast

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Habitat

Urban Park

Best Seasons

Spring Fall Winter

Difficulty

Easy

Best Months

October-April

About This Location

War Veterans' Memorial Park is a productive birding destination in Florida, with 218 species recorded on eBird. This urban park habitat attracts Willet, Laughing Gull, and Forster's Tern among many others. Mild winters attract waterfowl and sparrows, while spring and fall migration bring neotropical songbirds.

Location

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Notable Species

Willet Laughing Gull Forster's Tern Double-crested Cormorant Great Blue Heron

Live Bird Data

Notable Sightings

Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days

White-rumped Sandpiper

Calidris fuscicollis

5/31/2026Fort De Soto Park - North Beach Area1 observed

Gray Catbird

Dumetella carolinensis

5/31/2026Blue Skies

Gull-billed Tern

Gelochelidon nilotica

5/31/2026O'Brien St1 observed

Mottled Duck

Anas fulvigula

5/30/2026Honeymoon Island SP - Oasis Ponds And Beach2 observed

Osprey (Caribbean)

Pandion haliaetus

5/29/2026Fort De Soto Park - North Beach Area1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Short-billed Dowitcher

15/28/2026

Laughing Gull

15/28/2026

Sandwich Tern

25/28/2026

Double-crested Cormorant

35/28/2026

White Ibis

145/28/2026

Black-crowned Night Heron

15/28/2026

Tricolored Heron

15/28/2026

Snowy Egret

15/28/2026

Brown Pelican

25/28/2026

Red-bellied Woodpecker

15/28/2026

Downy Woodpecker

25/28/2026

Great Crested Flycatcher

25/28/2026

Blue Jay

25/28/2026

Tufted Titmouse

55/28/2026

Northern Cardinal

15/28/2026

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.

Amenities

Parking

Restrooms

Trails

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Florida Birding Guide

Complete guide to birding in Florida →

Birding Guides

Fall Bird Migration Guide

10 min read

Bird Identification: The Four Keys

11 min read

Beginner's Guide to Birdwatching

8 min read

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit War Veterans' Memorial Park for birding?▼

The best months to visit War Veterans' Memorial Park for birding are October-April. The best seasons are Spring and Fall and Winter.

What birds can I see at War Veterans' Memorial Park?▼

Notable species at War Veterans' Memorial Park include Willet, Laughing Gull, Forster's Tern, Double-crested Cormorant, Great Blue Heron. The area supports urban park habitats.

How difficult is birding at War Veterans' Memorial Park?▼

Birding at War Veterans' Memorial Park is rated as Easy. The trails and viewing areas are accessible for birders of all experience levels.

What amenities are available at War Veterans' Memorial Park?▼

War Veterans' Memorial Park offers the following amenities: Parking, Restrooms, Trails.