Kathryn Abbey Hanna Park

Florida · Southeast

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Habitat

Urban Park

Best Seasons

SpringFallWinter

Difficulty

Easy

Best Months

October-April

About This Location

Kathryn Abbey Hanna Park is a productive birding destination in Florida, with 275 species recorded on eBird. This urban park habitat attracts Mallard x Mottled Duck (hybrid), Common Gallinule, 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

Mallard x Mottled Duck (hybrid)Common Gallinule Laughing Gull Anhinga Double-crested Cormorant

Live Bird Data

Notable Sightings

Parasitic Jaeger

Stercorarius parasiticus

3/5/2026Saint Johns River, Jacksonville US-FL (30.3162,-81.6251)1 observed

Eastern Whip-poor-will

Antrostomus vociferus

3/2/2026Fort George Island Cultural SP1 observed

Black-chinned Hummingbird

Archilochus alexandri

3/2/20264015 Gadsden Rd, Jacksonville US-FL 30.28001, -81.653691 observed

Black-chinned Hummingbird

Archilochus alexandri

3/2/2026Duval – Gadsden (Private Residence)1 observed

Black-chinned Hummingbird

Archilochus alexandri

3/2/2026Duval – Gadsden (Private Residence)1 observed

Purple Sandpiper

Calidris maritima

3/2/2026Huguenot Memorial City Park4 observed

Purple Sandpiper

Calidris maritima

3/2/2026Huguenot Memorial City Park4 observed

Red-throated Loon

Gavia stellata

3/2/2026Jacksonville Beach Pier (seawatch only)1 observed

Tennessee Warbler

Leiothlypis peregrina

3/2/2026My backyard - Summer Trees 322461 observed

Eastern Whip-poor-will

Antrostomus vociferus

3/1/2026Fort George Island Cultural SP1 observed

Black-chinned Hummingbird

Archilochus alexandri

3/1/2026Duval – Gadsden (Private Residence)1 observed

Black-chinned Hummingbird

Archilochus alexandri

3/1/2026Duval – Gadsden (Private Residence)1 observed

Surf Scoter

Melanitta perspicillata

3/1/2026Jacksonville Beach Pier (seawatch only)2 observed

White-winged Scoter

Melanitta deglandi

3/1/2026Jacksonville Beach Pier (seawatch only)1 observed

Western Tanager

Piranga ludoviciana

3/1/20261741 Edgewood Ave S, Jacksonville US-FL 30.29977, -81.703281 observed

Purple Sandpiper

Calidris maritima

3/1/2026Huguenot Memorial City Park2 observed

Purple Sandpiper

Calidris maritima

3/1/2026Huguenot Memorial City Park2 observed

Tennessee Warbler

Leiothlypis peregrina

3/1/2026My backyard - Summer Trees 322461 observed

Eastern Whip-poor-will

Antrostomus vociferus

2/28/2026Fort George Island Cultural SP1 observed

Western Tanager

Piranga ludoviciana

2/28/20261741 Edgewood Ave S, Jacksonville US-FL 30.29977, -81.703281 observed

Recent Observations

Common Gallinule

Kathryn Abbey Hanna Park

3/5/2026

2 birds

Laughing Gull

Kathryn Abbey Hanna Park

3/5/2026

4 birds

Anhinga

Kathryn Abbey Hanna Park

3/5/2026

7 birds

Double-crested Cormorant

Kathryn Abbey Hanna Park

3/5/2026

6 birds

Little Blue Heron

Kathryn Abbey Hanna Park

3/5/2026

1 birds

Great Egret

Kathryn Abbey Hanna Park

3/5/2026

2 birds

Great Blue Heron

Kathryn Abbey Hanna Park

3/5/2026

2 birds

Red-bellied Woodpecker

Kathryn Abbey Hanna Park

3/5/2026

3 birds

Pileated Woodpecker

Kathryn Abbey Hanna Park

3/5/2026

1 birds

Eastern Phoebe

Kathryn Abbey Hanna Park

3/5/2026

1 birds

White-eyed Vireo

Kathryn Abbey Hanna Park

3/5/2026

1 birds

American Crow

Kathryn Abbey Hanna Park

3/5/2026

3 birds

Tufted Titmouse

Kathryn Abbey Hanna Park

3/5/2026

5 birds

Blue-gray Gnatcatcher

Kathryn Abbey Hanna Park

3/5/2026

2 birds

Carolina Wren

Kathryn Abbey Hanna Park

3/5/2026

3 birds

American Robin

Kathryn Abbey Hanna Park

3/5/2026

30 birds

Cedar Waxwing

Kathryn Abbey Hanna Park

3/5/2026

15 birds

Red-winged Blackbird

Kathryn Abbey Hanna Park

3/5/2026

8 birds

Boat-tailed Grackle

Kathryn Abbey Hanna Park

3/5/2026

4 birds

Black-and-white Warbler

Kathryn Abbey Hanna Park

3/5/2026

2 birds

Birding Tips

1
Visit at dawn for peak songbird activity before crowds arrive.
2
Check flowering trees and berry-producing shrubs for seasonal migrants.
3
Check for wintering sparrows in brushy edges from November through February.

Amenities

Parking

Restrooms

Trails

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Birding Guides

The Ultimate Guide to Fall Bird Migration: Hawks, Sparrows, and Confusing Plumages

10 min read

How to Identify Birds Like an Expert: The Four Keys to Field Identification

11 min read

The Ultimate Beginner's Guide to Birdwatching: Gear, Identification, and Etiquette

8 min read

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit Kathryn Abbey Hanna Park for birding?▼

The best months to visit Kathryn Abbey Hanna Park for birding are October-April. The best seasons are Spring and Fall and Winter.

What birds can I see at Kathryn Abbey Hanna Park?▼

Notable species at Kathryn Abbey Hanna Park include Mallard x Mottled Duck (hybrid), Common Gallinule, Laughing Gull, Anhinga, Double-crested Cormorant. The area supports urban park habitats.

How difficult is birding at Kathryn Abbey Hanna Park?▼

Birding at Kathryn Abbey Hanna Park is rated as Easy. The trails and viewing areas are accessible for birders of all experience levels.

What amenities are available at Kathryn Abbey Hanna Park?▼

Kathryn Abbey Hanna Park offers the following amenities: Parking, Restrooms, Trails.