Jetty Park

Florida · Southeast

Habitat
CoastalUrban Park
Best Seasons
SpringFallWinter
Difficulty

Easy

Best Months

October-April

About This Location

Jetty Park is a productive birding destination in Florida, with 250 species recorded on eBird. This coastal and urban park habitat attracts Eurasian Collared-Dove, Mourning Dove, and Killdeer 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

American Herring x Lesser Black-backed Gull (hybrid)

Larus smithsonianus x fuscus

3/3/2026Cocoa, Florida1 observed

American Crow

Corvus brachyrhynchos

3/3/2026Sams House at Pine Island3 observed

Cape May Warbler

Setophaga tigrina

3/2/2026606 Gina Ln, Melbourne US-FL 28.24140, -80.687731 observed

Nashville Warbler

Leiothlypis ruficapilla

3/2/2026Osteen park1 observed

White-crowned Sparrow

Zonotrichia leucophrys

2/28/2026Backyard Count1 observed

Western Tanager

Piranga ludoviciana

2/28/2026Sams House at Pine Island1 observed

Louisiana Waterthrush

Parkesia motacilla

2/27/2026606 Gina Ln, Melbourne US-FL 28.24140, -80.687731 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Eurasian Collared-Dove

42/28/2026

Mourning Dove

22/28/2026

Killdeer

22/28/2026

Spotted Sandpiper

12/28/2026

Laughing Gull

32/28/2026

Ring-billed Gull

92/28/2026

American Herring Gull

72/28/2026

Royal Tern

72/28/2026

Wood Stork

12/28/2026

Double-crested Cormorant

42/28/2026

White Ibis

72/28/2026

Brown Pelican

122/28/2026

Black Vulture

62/28/2026

Osprey

22/28/2026

Red-shouldered Hawk

12/28/2026

Downy Woodpecker

12/28/2026

American Kestrel

12/28/2026

Eastern Phoebe

32/28/2026

White-eyed Vireo

22/28/2026

Blue Jay

22/28/2026

Birding Tips

  1. 1

    Check rocky shorelines and jetties at low tide for shorebirds.

  2. 2

    Scan offshore waters with a spotting scope for seabirds and waterfowl.

  3. 3

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

Frequently Asked Questions

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