Sugden Regional Park

Florida · Southeast

Habitat
Urban Park
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Easy

Best Months

October-April

About This Location

Sugden Regional Park is a productive birding destination in Florida, with 238 species recorded on eBird. This urban park habitat attracts Muscovy Duck, Blue-winged Teal, and Mottled Duck 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

Great Blue Heron (Great White)

Ardea herodias

3/6/2026Ten Thousand Islands NWR--Marsh Trail & Observation Tower1 observed

Great Black-backed Gull

Larus marinus

3/6/2026Bonita Beach Park2 observed

Eastern Warbling Vireo

Vireo gilvus

3/5/2026Fred W. Coyle Freedom Park1 observed

Red-cockaded Woodpecker

Leuconotopicus borealis

3/4/2026Picayune Strand SF--Belle Mead Horse Trail2 observed

Northern Yellow Warbler

Setophaga aestiva

3/1/2026Ten Thousand Islands NWR--Marsh Trail & Observation Tower1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Wood Stork

13/6/2026

Muscovy Duck

43/6/2026

Gadwall

23/6/2026

Common Gallinule

43/6/2026

American Coot

103/6/2026

Laughing Gull

13/6/2026

Ring-billed Gull

103/6/2026

American Herring Gull

103/6/2026

Royal Tern

13/6/2026

Pied-billed Grebe

53/6/2026

Anhinga

33/6/2026

Double-crested Cormorant

83/6/2026

White Ibis

153/6/2026

Little Blue Heron

33/6/2026

Tricolored Heron

33/6/2026

Snowy Egret

33/6/2026

Green Heron

23/6/2026

Western Cattle-Egret

13/6/2026

Great Egret

43/6/2026

Turkey Vulture

13/6/2026

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 Sugden Regional Park for birding?
The best months to visit Sugden Regional Park for birding are October-April. The best seasons are Spring and Fall and Winter.
What birds can I see at Sugden Regional Park?
Notable species at Sugden Regional Park include Muscovy Duck, Blue-winged Teal, Mottled Duck, Rock Pigeon, Eurasian Collared-Dove. The area supports urban park habitats.
How difficult is birding at Sugden Regional Park?
Birding at Sugden Regional Park is rated as Easy. The trails and viewing areas are accessible for birders of all experience levels.
What amenities are available at Sugden Regional Park?
Sugden Regional Park offers the following amenities: Parking, Restrooms, Trails.