Lettuce Lake County Park

Florida · Southeast

Habitat
LakeUrban Park
Best Seasons
SpringFallWinter
Difficulty

Easy

Best Months

October-April

About This Location

Lettuce Lake County Park is a productive birding destination in Florida, with 203 species recorded on eBird. This lake and urban park habitat attracts Limpkin, Anhinga, and White Ibis 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

Solitary Sandpiper

Tringa solitaria

3/5/202618707 Rustic Woods Trail, Odessa US-FL (28.1503,-82.6316)1 observed

Northern Gannet

Morus bassanus

3/5/202618707 Rustic Woods Trail, Odessa US-FL (28.1503,-82.6316)1 observed

Lesser Black-backed Gull

Larus fuscus

3/5/202618707 Rustic Woods Trail, Odessa US-FL (28.1503,-82.6316)1 observed

Vesper Sparrow

Pooecetes gramineus

3/5/2026Lower Green Swamp Preserve3 observed

Rufous Hummingbird

Selasphorus rufus

3/4/202619630 Pine Tree Road, Odessa, Florida, UgS (28.168, -82.564)1 observed

Western Tanager

Piranga ludoviciana

3/3/20263214–3298 Stevenson St, Plant City US-FL (27.9748,-82.1611)1 observed

Song Sparrow

Melospiza melodia

3/3/2026Home1 observed

Ross's Goose

Anser rossii

3/3/2026Cross Creek pond1 observed

Snow x Ross's Goose (hybrid)

Anser caerulescens x rossii

3/3/2026Cross Creek pond1 observed

White-crowned Sparrow

Zonotrichia leucophrys

3/3/2026Lower Green Swamp Preserve1 observed

Mottled Duck

Anas fulvigula

3/2/2026Brooker Creek Preserve & Surrounding Areas1 observed

Gray Kingbird

Tyrannus dominicensis

3/2/2026Pam Callahan Nature Preserve1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Limpkin

23/4/2026

Anhinga

23/4/2026

White Ibis

203/4/2026

Black-crowned Night Heron

13/4/2026

Tricolored Heron

13/4/2026

Great Egret

13/4/2026

Great Blue Heron

13/4/2026

Turkey Vulture

13/4/2026

Bald Eagle

13/4/2026

Red-shouldered Hawk

23/4/2026

Yellow-bellied Sapsucker

13/4/2026

Red-bellied Woodpecker

23/4/2026

Downy Woodpecker

23/4/2026

Yellow-throated Vireo

13/4/2026

American Crow

13/4/2026

Carolina Chickadee

43/4/2026

Tufted Titmouse

13/4/2026

Blue-gray Gnatcatcher

13/4/2026

Carolina Wren

23/4/2026

Cedar Waxwing

3/4/2026

Birding Tips

  1. 1

    Scan the water surface methodically for diving ducks, loons, and grebes.

  2. 2

    Check the shoreline and mudflats for shorebirds and wading birds.

  3. 3

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

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit Lettuce Lake County Park for birding?
The best months to visit Lettuce Lake County Park for birding are October-April. The best seasons are Spring and Fall and Winter.
What birds can I see at Lettuce Lake County Park?
Notable species at Lettuce Lake County Park include Limpkin, Anhinga, White Ibis, Black-crowned Night Heron, Tricolored Heron. The area supports lake, urban park habitats.
How difficult is birding at Lettuce Lake County Park?
Birding at Lettuce Lake County Park is rated as Easy. The trails and viewing areas are accessible for birders of all experience levels.
What amenities are available at Lettuce Lake County Park?
Lettuce Lake County Park offers the following amenities: Parking, Restrooms, Trails.