John Prince Park

Florida · Southeast

Habitat
Urban Park
Best Seasons
SpringFallWinter
Difficulty

Easy

Best Months

October-April

About This Location

John Prince Park is a productive birding destination in Florida, with 207 species recorded on eBird. This urban park habitat attracts Swallow-tailed Kite, Muscovy Duck, and Mallard x Mottled Duck (hybrid) 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

Glaucous Gull

Larus hyperboreus

3/5/2026Solid Waste Authority of Palm Beach County Landfill (No Public Access)1 observed

Palm Warbler (Yellow)

Setophaga palmarum

3/5/2026El Rio Trail & Park of Commerce Blvd1 observed

Blue-crowned Parakeet

Thectocercus acuticaudatus

3/5/2026The Shoppes At Wellington Green9 observed

Hudsonian Whimbrel

Numenius hudsonicus

3/5/2026Gulfstream Park1 observed

White-crowned Sparrow

Zonotrichia leucophrys

3/4/2026Loxahatchee NWR--Marsh Trail1 observed

Townsend's Warbler

Setophaga townsendi

3/4/2026Wakodahatchee Wetlands1 observed

Great Black-backed Gull

Larus marinus

3/4/2026Solid Waste Authority of Palm Beach County Landfill (No Public Access)1 observed

Lincoln's Sparrow

Melospiza lincolnii

3/4/2026Loxahatchee NWR--Marsh Trail1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Swallow-tailed Kite

13/3/2026

Muscovy Duck

112/28/2026

Mallard x Mottled Duck (hybrid)

92/28/2026

Eurasian Collared-Dove

22/28/2026

Common Gallinule

152/28/2026

American Coot

62/28/2026

Limpkin

82/28/2026

Killdeer

22/28/2026

Pied-billed Grebe

22/28/2026

Wood Stork

12/28/2026

Anhinga

62/28/2026

White Ibis

852/28/2026

Yellow-crowned Night Heron

12/28/2026

Great Egret

12/28/2026

Great Blue Heron

42/28/2026

Osprey

12/28/2026

Cooper's Hawk

12/28/2026

Belted Kingfisher

12/28/2026

Red-bellied Woodpecker

12/28/2026

Downy Woodpecker

12/28/2026

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 John Prince Park for birding?
The best months to visit John Prince Park for birding are October-April. The best seasons are Spring and Fall and Winter.
What birds can I see at John Prince Park?
Notable species at John Prince Park include Swallow-tailed Kite, Muscovy Duck, Mallard x Mottled Duck (hybrid), Eurasian Collared-Dove, Common Gallinule. The area supports urban park habitats.
How difficult is birding at John Prince Park?
Birding at John Prince Park is rated as Easy. The trails and viewing areas are accessible for birders of all experience levels.
What amenities are available at John Prince Park?
John Prince Park offers the following amenities: Parking, Restrooms, Trails.