Lafayette Heritage Trail Park

Florida · Southeast

Habitat
Urban Park
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Easy

Best Months

October-April

About This Location

Lafayette Heritage Trail Park is a productive birding destination in Florida, with 214 species recorded on eBird. This urban park habitat attracts Wood Duck, Ring-necked Duck, and Mourning Dove 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

Winter Wren

Troglodytes hiemalis

3/6/2026Timberlane Ravine Park1 observed

Greater Scaup

Aythya marila

3/6/2026Rhoden Cove Road Landing1 observed

Summer Tanager

Piranga rubra

3/6/20262207 Trescott Drive, Tallahassee, Florida, US (30.471, -84.26)1 observed

Rufous Hummingbird

Selasphorus rufus

3/6/20262920 Pearl Drive, Tallahassee, Florida, US (30.485, -84.283)2 observed

Western Tanager

Piranga ludoviciana

3/6/20262920 Pearl Drive, Tallahassee, Florida, US (30.485, -84.283)1 observed

Purple Finch

Haemorhous purpureus

3/6/2026Heartwood Hills1 observed

Black-chinned Hummingbird

Archilochus alexandri

3/6/2026Heartwood Hills1 observed

Dunlin

Calidris alpina

3/5/2026Rhoden Cove Road Landing1 observed

Snail Kite

Rostrhamus sociabilis

3/4/2026Ice Station Arendell1 observed

Brown Creeper

Certhia americana

3/4/2026Old Plank Road1 observed

Nashville Warbler

Leiothlypis ruficapilla

3/4/2026Heartwood Hills1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Wood Duck

53/6/2026

Common Gallinule

43/6/2026

American Coot

23/6/2026

Pied-billed Grebe

53/6/2026

Anhinga

33/6/2026

Double-crested Cormorant

23/6/2026

White Ibis

83/6/2026

Little Blue Heron

23/6/2026

Great Egret

33/6/2026

Great Blue Heron

23/6/2026

Turkey Vulture

23/6/2026

Osprey

13/6/2026

Red-shouldered Hawk

13/6/2026

Red-bellied Woodpecker

13/6/2026

Downy Woodpecker

13/6/2026

White-eyed Vireo

63/6/2026

Blue Jay

13/6/2026

Fish Crow

43/6/2026

Carolina Chickadee

53/6/2026

Tufted Titmouse

13/6/2026

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 Lafayette Heritage Trail Park for birding?
The best months to visit Lafayette Heritage Trail Park for birding are October-April. The best seasons are Spring and Fall and Winter.
What birds can I see at Lafayette Heritage Trail Park?
Notable species at Lafayette Heritage Trail Park include Wood Duck, Ring-necked Duck, Mourning Dove, Common Gallinule, Pied-billed Grebe. The area supports urban park habitats.
How difficult is birding at Lafayette Heritage Trail Park?
Birding at Lafayette Heritage Trail Park is rated as Easy. The trails and viewing areas are accessible for birders of all experience levels.
What amenities are available at Lafayette Heritage Trail Park?
Lafayette Heritage Trail Park offers the following amenities: Parking, Restrooms, Trails.