Eagle Lakes Community Park

Florida · Southeast

Habitat
Urban Park
Best Seasons
SpringFallWinter
Difficulty

Easy

Best Months

October-April

About This Location

Eagle Lakes Community Park is a productive birding destination in Florida, with 254 species recorded on eBird. This urban park habitat attracts Black-bellied Whistling-Duck, Fulvous Whistling-Duck, and Blue-winged Teal 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 Blue Heron (Great White)

Ardea herodias

3/6/2026Ten Thousand Islands NWR--Marsh Trail & Observation Tower1 observed

Eastern Warbling Vireo

Vireo gilvus

3/5/2026Fred W. Coyle Freedom Park1 observed

Red-cockaded Woodpecker

Leuconotopicus borealis

3/4/2026Picayune Strand SF--Belle Mead Horse Trail2 observed

Great Black-backed Gull

Larus marinus

3/3/2026Naples Beach, near Moorings, Harbor Drive and 411 observed

Northern Yellow Warbler

Setophaga aestiva

3/1/2026Ten Thousand Islands NWR--Marsh Trail & Observation Tower1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Black-bellied Whistling-Duck

223/6/2026

Blue-winged Teal

343/6/2026

Northern Shoveler

13/6/2026

Mottled Duck

93/6/2026

Eurasian Collared-Dove

43/6/2026

Mourning Dove

33/6/2026

Common Gallinule

243/6/2026

American Coot

323/6/2026

Black-necked Stilt

113/6/2026

Lesser Yellowlegs

43/6/2026

Greater Yellowlegs

13/6/2026

Black Skimmer

103/6/2026

Wood Stork

13/6/2026

Anhinga

73/6/2026

Double-crested Cormorant

223/6/2026

White Ibis

63/6/2026

Glossy Ibis

343/6/2026

Roseate Spoonbill

53/6/2026

Little Blue Heron

173/6/2026

Snowy Egret

113/6/2026

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 Eagle Lakes Community Park for birding?
The best months to visit Eagle Lakes Community Park for birding are October-April. The best seasons are Spring and Fall and Winter.
What birds can I see at Eagle Lakes Community Park?
Notable species at Eagle Lakes Community Park include Black-bellied Whistling-Duck, Fulvous Whistling-Duck, Blue-winged Teal, Northern Shoveler, Mottled Duck. The area supports urban park habitats.
How difficult is birding at Eagle Lakes Community Park?
Birding at Eagle Lakes Community Park is rated as Easy. The trails and viewing areas are accessible for birders of all experience levels.
What amenities are available at Eagle Lakes Community Park?
Eagle Lakes Community Park offers the following amenities: Parking, Restrooms, Trails.