Urban Park birding habitat

War Veterans' Memorial Park

Florida · Southeast

Habitat
Urban Park
Best Seasons
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

Live Bird Data

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Notable Sightings

Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days

King Rail

Rallus elegans

7/13/2026Weedon Island Preserve1 observed

American Flamingo

Phoenicopterus ruber

7/12/2026580 SR-580 E, Oldsmar US-FL (28.0364,-82.6810)1 observed

Peregrine Falcon

Falco peregrinus

7/12/2026Eckerd College (restricted access)1 observed

Dunlin

Calidris alpina

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

Piping Plover

Charadrius melodus

7/12/2026Honeymoon Island SP - North Beach Trail1 observed

Brown Booby (Atlantic)

Sula leucogaster

7/12/2026Tall Range Notch3 observed

Egyptian Goose

Alopochen aegyptiaca

7/12/2026Largo Central Park Nature Preserve1 observed

Semipalmated Sandpiper

Calidris pusilla

7/12/2026Fort De Soto Park1 observed

Gull-billed Tern

Gelochelidon nilotica

7/11/2026Cockroach Bay Preserve and Surrounding Area5 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Willet

57/13/2026

Laughing Gull

127/13/2026

Black Skimmer

47/13/2026

White Ibis

97/13/2026

Great Blue Heron

17/13/2026

Osprey

17/13/2026

Nanday Parakeet

67/13/2026

Fish Crow

17/13/2026

Mourning Dove

47/12/2026

Red-bellied Woodpecker

17/12/2026

Downy Woodpecker

17/12/2026

Northern Flicker

17/12/2026

Blue Jay

27/12/2026

Brown Thrasher

17/12/2026

House Finch

47/12/2026

Black-bellied Whistling-Duck

107/12/2026

American Herring Gull

27/12/2026

Royal Tern

87/12/2026

Anhinga

37/12/2026

Double-crested Cormorant

97/12/2026

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 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.