Oscar Scherer State Park

Florida · Southeast

Habitat
ForestWetland
Best Seasons
SpringFallWinter
Difficulty

Easy

Best Months

October-April

About This Location

Oscar Scherer State Park is a productive birding destination in Florida, with 228 species recorded on eBird. This forest and wetland habitat attracts Pileated Woodpecker, Tufted Titmouse, and Pine Warbler 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

Florida Scrub-Jay

Aphelocoma coerulescens

3/5/2026Oscar Scherer SP2 observed

Fulvous Whistling-Duck

Dendrocygna bicolor

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

Summer Tanager

Piranga rubra

3/5/2026Red Bug Slough Preserve1 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

Bronzed Cowbird

Molothrus aeneus

3/5/2026The Celery Fields3 observed

White-crowned Sparrow

Zonotrichia leucophrys

3/5/2026Celery Fields3 observed

Dickcissel

Spiza americana

3/4/2026Pelican Cove (Private Community)2 observed

Nashville Warbler

Leiothlypis ruficapilla

3/4/2026Pelican Cove (Private Community)1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Pileated Woodpecker

3/5/2026

Tufted Titmouse

3/5/2026

Pine Warbler

3/5/2026

Northern Cardinal

3/5/2026

Great Blue Heron

13/5/2026

Black Vulture

13/5/2026

Turkey Vulture

43/5/2026

Blue Jay

43/5/2026

Yellow-throated Warbler

13/5/2026

Common Ground Dove

23/5/2026

Mourning Dove

13/5/2026

Common Gallinule

23/5/2026

American Coot

13/5/2026

Bald Eagle

13/5/2026

Red-headed Woodpecker

13/5/2026

Red-bellied Woodpecker

43/5/2026

Downy Woodpecker

13/5/2026

American Kestrel

13/5/2026

Fish Crow

73/5/2026

Blue-gray Gnatcatcher

13/5/2026

Birding Tips

  1. 1

    Listen for vocalizations to locate canopy-dwelling warblers and vireos.

  2. 2

    Check forest edges and clearings for flycatchers and thrushes.

  3. 3

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

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit Oscar Scherer State Park for birding?
The best months to visit Oscar Scherer State Park for birding are October-April. The best seasons are Spring and Fall and Winter.
What birds can I see at Oscar Scherer State Park?
Notable species at Oscar Scherer State Park include Pileated Woodpecker, Tufted Titmouse, Pine Warbler, Northern Cardinal, Great Blue Heron. The area supports forest, wetland habitats.
How difficult is birding at Oscar Scherer State Park?
Birding at Oscar Scherer State Park is rated as Easy. The trails and viewing areas are accessible for birders of all experience levels.
What amenities are available at Oscar Scherer State Park?
Oscar Scherer State Park offers the following amenities: Parking, Restrooms, Trails, Visitor Center.