Ollie's Pond Park

Florida · Southeast

Habitat
LakeUrban Park
Best Seasons
SpringFallWinter
Difficulty

Easy

Best Months

October-April

About This Location

Ollie's Pond Park is a productive birding destination in Florida, with 227 species recorded on eBird. This lake and urban park habitat attracts Black-bellied Whistling-Duck, Blue-winged Teal, 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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Notable Species

Live Bird Data

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Notable Sightings

Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days

Hairy Woodpecker (Eastern)

Leuconotopicus villosus

3/5/2026Babcock-Webb WMA1 observed

Fulvous Whistling-Duck

Dendrocygna bicolor

3/5/2026Wellen Park -- Grand Lake1 observed

Clapper Rail (Gulf Coast)

Rallus crepitans

3/5/2026Myakka Island Point - MPI1 observed

Clapper Rail

Rallus crepitans

3/5/2026Myakka Island Point - MPI1 observed

Florida Scrub-Jay

Aphelocoma coerulescens

3/5/2026South Venice Lemon Bay Preserve2 observed

Lark Sparrow

Chondestes grammacus

3/4/2026South County Park1 observed

Hairy Woodpecker

Leuconotopicus villosus

3/4/2026Babcock-Webb WMA1 observed

Barn Swallow

Hirundo rustica

3/3/2026Stump Pass Beach SP1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Black-bellied Whistling-Duck

63/5/2026

Blue-winged Teal

113/5/2026

Common Gallinule

133/5/2026

American Coot

153/5/2026

Wood Stork

23/5/2026

Glossy Ibis

13/5/2026

Little Blue Heron

13/5/2026

Tricolored Heron

13/5/2026

Snowy Egret

13/5/2026

Turkey Vulture

83/5/2026

Osprey

13/5/2026

Bald Eagle

13/5/2026

Red-bellied Woodpecker

13/5/2026

Fish Crow

123/5/2026

Tree Swallow

53/5/2026

Blue-gray Gnatcatcher

23/5/2026

Red-winged Blackbird

33/5/2026

Northern Parula

23/5/2026

Northern Cardinal

43/5/2026

Mourning Dove

33/4/2026

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 Ollie's Pond Park for birding?
The best months to visit Ollie's Pond Park for birding are October-April. The best seasons are Spring and Fall and Winter.
What birds can I see at Ollie's Pond Park?
Notable species at Ollie's Pond Park include Black-bellied Whistling-Duck, Blue-winged Teal, Common Gallinule, American Coot, Wood Stork. The area supports lake, urban park habitats.
How difficult is birding at Ollie's Pond Park?
Birding at Ollie's Pond Park is rated as Easy. The trails and viewing areas are accessible for birders of all experience levels.
What amenities are available at Ollie's Pond Park?
Ollie's Pond Park offers the following amenities: Parking, Restrooms, Trails.