Cypress Point Park

Florida · Southeast

Habitat
Urban Park
Best Seasons
SpringFallWinter
Difficulty

Easy

Best Months

October-April

About This Location

Cypress Point Park is a productive birding destination in Florida, with 204 species recorded on eBird. This urban park habitat attracts Mourning Dove, Killdeer, and Laughing Gull 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

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

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

3/5/2026St. Petersburg Pier3 observed

White-crowned Sparrow

Zonotrichia leucophrys

3/5/2026Roosevelt Wetland1 observed

Song Sparrow

Melospiza melodia

3/5/2026Roosevelt Wetland1 observed

Snail Kite

Rostrhamus sociabilis

3/5/2026Vance Vogel Park & Ponds1 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

Ruby-throated Hummingbird

Archilochus colubris

3/4/2026Personal Residence1 observed

Ross's Goose

Anser rossii

3/3/2026Cross Creek pond1 observed

Snow x Ross's Goose (hybrid)

Anser caerulescens x rossii

3/3/2026Cross Creek pond1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Marbled Godwit

283/5/2026

Willet

123/5/2026

Laughing Gull

653/5/2026

Ring-billed Gull

143/5/2026

Royal Tern

123/5/2026

Brown Booby

103/5/2026

Mourning Dove

23/3/2026

Killdeer

13/3/2026

Blue Jay

13/3/2026

Northern Mockingbird

13/3/2026

Lesser Scaup

43/2/2026

Double-crested Cormorant

23/2/2026

Brown Pelican

13/2/2026

Red-bellied Woodpecker

13/2/2026

Loggerhead Shrike

13/2/2026

Fish Crow

23/2/2026

Boat-tailed Grackle

33/2/2026

Ruddy Turnstone

43/2/2026

Dunlin

1253/2/2026

Osprey

23/2/2026

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 Cypress Point Park for birding?
The best months to visit Cypress Point Park for birding are October-April. The best seasons are Spring and Fall and Winter.
What birds can I see at Cypress Point Park?
Notable species at Cypress Point Park include Mourning Dove, Killdeer, Laughing Gull, Blue Jay, Northern Mockingbird. The area supports urban park habitats.
How difficult is birding at Cypress Point Park?
Birding at Cypress Point Park is rated as Easy. The trails and viewing areas are accessible for birders of all experience levels.
What amenities are available at Cypress Point Park?
Cypress Point Park offers the following amenities: Parking, Restrooms, Trails.