Lakefront Park
Florida · Southeast
Easy
October-April
About This Location
Lakefront Park is a productive birding destination in Florida, with 200 species recorded on eBird. This urban park habitat attracts Muscovy Duck, Mourning Dove, and Common Gallinule among many others. Mild winters attract waterfowl and sparrows, while spring and fall migration bring neotropical songbirds.
Location
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Live Bird Data
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Notable Sightings
Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days
American Flamingo
Phoenicopterus ruber
Red-eyed Vireo
Vireo olivaceus
Lesser Black-backed Gull
Larus fuscus
Common Nighthawk
Chordeiles minor
American Woodcock
Scolopax minor
Swallow-tailed Kite
Elanoides forficatus
Chuck-will's-widow
Antrostomus carolinensis
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Muscovy Duck
Mourning Dove
Common Gallinule
Purple Gallinule
White Ibis
Snowy Egret
Great Blue Heron
Fish Crow
Carolina Chickadee
Ruby-crowned Kinglet
Blue-gray Gnatcatcher
European Starling
Northern Mockingbird
House Finch
American Goldfinch
Red-winged Blackbird
Brown-headed Cowbird
Common Grackle
Boat-tailed Grackle
Black-and-white Warbler
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
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