Philippe County Park

Florida · Southeast

Habitat
Urban Park
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Easy

Best Months

October-April

About This Location

Philippe County Park is a productive birding destination in Florida, with 205 species recorded on eBird. This urban park habitat attracts Black-bellied Plover, White Ibis, and Swallow-tailed Kite 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

Ruby-throated Hummingbird

Archilochus colubris

3/6/2026Private Residence1 observed

Baltimore Oriole

Icterus galbula

3/6/2026Marshall St / Green Springs Dr1 observed

Red-eyed Vireo

Vireo olivaceus

3/6/2026Carrollwood Village Park1 observed

Western Tanager

Piranga ludoviciana

3/6/2026Carrollwood Village Park1 observed

Great Crested Flycatcher

Myiarchus crinitus

3/6/2026Briar Creek2 observed

Song Sparrow

Melospiza melodia

3/6/2026Roosevelt Wetland1 observed

Greater Scaup

Aythya marila

3/5/2026Crescent Lake Park1 observed

Muscovy Duck x Mallard (hybrid)

Cairina moschata x Anas platyrhynchos

3/5/2026Crescent Lake Park1 observed

Mottled Duck

Anas fulvigula

3/5/2026St. Petersburg Pier3 observed

White-crowned Sparrow

Zonotrichia leucophrys

3/5/2026Roosevelt Wetland1 observed

Great Black-backed Gull

Larus marinus

3/5/2026Indian Rocks Beach Nature Preserve1 observed

Rufous Hummingbird

Selasphorus rufus

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

Vesper Sparrow

Pooecetes gramineus

3/4/2026Keystone Pinellas Trail (Pinellas County)1 observed

Nashville Warbler

Leiothlypis ruficapilla

3/4/2026Datsko Park1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Black-bellied Plover

23/4/2026

White Ibis

13/4/2026

Swallow-tailed Kite

13/4/2026

Red-bellied Woodpecker

43/4/2026

Pileated Woodpecker

23/4/2026

Blue Jay

23/4/2026

American Crow

13/4/2026

Blue-gray Gnatcatcher

13/4/2026

Northern Mockingbird

13/4/2026

Eastern Bluebird

13/4/2026

American Robin

33/4/2026

Cedar Waxwing

3/4/2026

Northern Parula

33/4/2026

Northern Cardinal

13/4/2026

Chuck-will's-widow

13/3/2026

Great Egret

23/1/2026

Turkey Vulture

33/1/2026

Osprey

13/1/2026

Yellow-bellied Sapsucker

13/1/2026

Fish Crow

73/1/2026

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 Philippe County Park for birding?
The best months to visit Philippe County Park for birding are October-April. The best seasons are Spring and Fall and Winter.
What birds can I see at Philippe County Park?
Notable species at Philippe County Park include Black-bellied Plover, White Ibis, Swallow-tailed Kite, Red-bellied Woodpecker, Pileated Woodpecker. The area supports urban park habitats.
How difficult is birding at Philippe County Park?
Birding at Philippe County Park is rated as Easy. The trails and viewing areas are accessible for birders of all experience levels.
What amenities are available at Philippe County Park?
Philippe County Park offers the following amenities: Parking, Restrooms, Trails.