Tom Renick Park

Florida · Southeast

Habitat
Urban Park
Best Seasons
SpringFallWinter
Difficulty

Easy

Best Months

October-April

About This Location

Tom Renick Park is a productive birding destination in Florida, with 283 species recorded on eBird. This urban park habitat attracts Red-breasted Merganser, Sanderling, and Laughing Gull 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

Common Nighthawk

Chordeiles minor

3/5/2026Beach Bum Blvd, Daytona Beach US-FL (29.2214,-81.1433)

Winter Wren

Troglodytes hiemalis

3/4/2026Sugar Mill Garden1 observed

Red-breasted Nuthatch

Sitta canadensis

3/4/20266250 S Ridgewood Ave, Port Orange US-FL 29.09494, -80.971921 observed

American Redstart

Setophaga ruticilla

2/26/2026Acoma-Monahan-Killarney Loop1 observed

Northern Yellow Warbler

Setophaga aestiva

2/25/2026Port Orange Causeway Park1 observed

Swallow-tailed Kite

Elanoides forficatus

2/24/202632117, Daytona Beach US-FL 29.22646, -81.079991 observed

Barn Swallow

Hirundo rustica

2/24/202632117, Daytona Beach US-FL 29.22646, -81.079991 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Red-breasted Merganser

13/1/2026

Sanderling

103/1/2026

Laughing Gull

63/1/2026

Ring-billed Gull

43/1/2026

Northern Gannet

43/1/2026

Brown Pelican

63/1/2026

Boat-tailed Grackle

13/1/2026

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 Tom Renick Park for birding?
The best months to visit Tom Renick Park for birding are October-April. The best seasons are Spring and Fall and Winter.
What birds can I see at Tom Renick Park?
Notable species at Tom Renick Park include Red-breasted Merganser, Sanderling, Laughing Gull, Ring-billed Gull, Northern Gannet. The area supports urban park habitats.
How difficult is birding at Tom Renick Park?
Birding at Tom Renick Park is rated as Easy. The trails and viewing areas are accessible for birders of all experience levels.
What amenities are available at Tom Renick Park?
Tom Renick Park offers the following amenities: Parking, Restrooms, Trails.