Brooker Creek Preserve & Surrounding Areas

Florida · Southeast

Habitat
River/Riparian
Best Seasons
SpringFallWinter
Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

October-April

About This Location

Brooker Creek Preserve & Surrounding Areas is a productive birding destination in Florida, with 247 species recorded on eBird. This river/riparian habitat attracts Muscovy Duck, Mallard, and Mourning Dove 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

Great Crested Flycatcher

Myiarchus crinitus

3/6/2026Briar Creek2 observed

Solitary Sandpiper

Tringa solitaria

3/5/202618707 Rustic Woods Trail, Odessa US-FL (28.1503,-82.6316)1 observed

Northern Gannet

Morus bassanus

3/5/202618707 Rustic Woods Trail, Odessa US-FL (28.1503,-82.6316)1 observed

Lesser Black-backed Gull

Larus fuscus

3/5/202618707 Rustic Woods Trail, Odessa US-FL (28.1503,-82.6316)1 observed

Mottled Duck

Anas fulvigula

3/5/2026Fred Howard County Park5 observed

Rufous Hummingbird

Selasphorus rufus

3/4/202619630 Pine Tree Road, Odessa, Florida, UgS (28.168, -82.564)1 observed

Vesper Sparrow

Pooecetes gramineus

3/4/2026Keystone Pinellas Trail (Pinellas County)1 observed

Nashville Warbler

Leiothlypis ruficapilla

3/4/2026Datsko Park1 observed

Song Sparrow

Melospiza melodia

3/3/2026Home1 observed

Snow x Ross's Goose (hybrid)

Anser caerulescens x rossii

3/2/2026Hunters green pond1 observed

Ross's Goose

Anser rossii

3/2/2026Hunters green pond1 observed

Gray Kingbird

Tyrannus dominicensis

3/2/2026Pam Callahan Nature Preserve1 observed

Summer Tanager

Piranga rubra

3/2/2026Mia’s Yard, Pinellas County, FL (PRIVATE PROPERTY)1 observed

Ruby-throated Hummingbird

Archilochus colubris

3/1/2026Joe’s bird house.1 observed

Baltimore Oriole

Icterus galbula

3/1/2026Joe’s bird house.1 observed

Black-necked Stilt

Himantopus mexicanus

3/1/2026Pinellas County Solid Waste Property & Lake4 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Muscovy Duck

13/6/2026

Mourning Dove

13/6/2026

Anhinga

13/6/2026

Red-shouldered Hawk

13/6/2026

Red-bellied Woodpecker

13/6/2026

Downy Woodpecker

13/6/2026

American Crow

23/6/2026

Fish Crow

23/6/2026

Tufted Titmouse

23/6/2026

Blue-gray Gnatcatcher

13/6/2026

Carolina Wren

13/6/2026

Northern Mockingbird

13/6/2026

Eastern Bluebird

13/6/2026

American Robin

13/6/2026

House Sparrow

13/6/2026

Red-winged Blackbird

13/6/2026

Pine Warbler

13/6/2026

Yellow-rumped Warbler

13/6/2026

Northern Cardinal

23/6/2026

Mallard

13/5/2026

Birding Tips

  1. 1

    Walk along the water slowly, scanning overhanging branches for kingfishers and warblers.

  2. 2

    Check sandbars and gravel bars for shorebirds and terns.

  3. 3

    Check for wintering sparrows in brushy edges from November through February.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit Brooker Creek Preserve & Surrounding Areas for birding?
The best months to visit Brooker Creek Preserve & Surrounding Areas for birding are October-April. The best seasons are Spring and Fall and Winter.
What birds can I see at Brooker Creek Preserve & Surrounding Areas?
Notable species at Brooker Creek Preserve & Surrounding Areas include Muscovy Duck, Mallard, Mourning Dove, Red-bellied Woodpecker, Downy Woodpecker. The area supports river/riparian habitats.
How difficult is birding at Brooker Creek Preserve & Surrounding Areas?
Birding at Brooker Creek Preserve & Surrounding Areas is rated as Moderate. Some trails may require moderate fitness and basic hiking ability.
What amenities are available at Brooker Creek Preserve & Surrounding Areas?
Brooker Creek Preserve & Surrounding Areas offers the following amenities: Parking, Restrooms, Trails, Visitor Center.