Fred W. Coyle Freedom Park

Florida · Southeast

Habitat
Urban Park
Best Seasons
SpringFallWinter
Difficulty

Easy

Best Months

October-April

About This Location

Fred W. Coyle Freedom Park is a productive birding destination in Florida, with 215 species recorded on eBird. This urban park habitat attracts Common Gallinule, Limpkin, and Wood Stork 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

3/5/2026Hole in the Wall Golf Club, Naples US-FL 26.18876, -81.791341 observed

Common Eider

Somateria mollissima

3/4/2026Lovers Key SP1 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

Nashville Warbler

Leiothlypis ruficapilla

2/26/2026Fred W. Coyle Freedom Park1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Common Gallinule

13/5/2026

Limpkin

13/5/2026

Wood Stork

13/5/2026

Anhinga

13/5/2026

Great Egret

13/5/2026

Great Blue Heron

33/5/2026

Belted Kingfisher

13/5/2026

Red-bellied Woodpecker

13/5/2026

Blue Jay

13/5/2026

Northern Mockingbird

13/5/2026

Red-winged Blackbird

13/5/2026

Common Grackle

13/5/2026

Palm Warbler

13/5/2026

Northern Cardinal

13/5/2026

Blue-gray Gnatcatcher

13/5/2026

Mottled Duck

23/5/2026

Eurasian Collared-Dove

13/5/2026

Mourning Dove

63/5/2026

White Ibis

43/5/2026

Tricolored Heron

13/5/2026

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 Fred W. Coyle Freedom Park for birding?
The best months to visit Fred W. Coyle Freedom Park for birding are October-April. The best seasons are Spring and Fall and Winter.
What birds can I see at Fred W. Coyle Freedom Park?
Notable species at Fred W. Coyle Freedom Park include Common Gallinule, Limpkin, Wood Stork, Anhinga, Great Egret. The area supports urban park habitats.
How difficult is birding at Fred W. Coyle Freedom Park?
Birding at Fred W. Coyle Freedom Park is rated as Easy. The trails and viewing areas are accessible for birders of all experience levels.
What amenities are available at Fred W. Coyle Freedom Park?
Fred W. Coyle Freedom Park offers the following amenities: Parking, Restrooms, Trails.