Phinizy Swamp Nature Park

Georgia · Southeast

Habitat
WetlandUrban Park
Best Seasons
SpringFallWinter
Difficulty

Easy

Best Months

October-April

About This Location

Phinizy Swamp Nature Park is a productive birding destination in Georgia, with 248 species recorded on eBird. This wetland and urban park habitat attracts Canada Goose, Ring-necked Duck, and Bufflehead 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

Broad-winged Hawk

Buteo platypterus

3/3/2026Boyd Pond Park1 observed

Northern Rough-winged Swallow

Stelgidopteryx serripennis

3/1/2026Langley Pond Park1 observed

Red-cockaded Woodpecker

Leuconotopicus borealis

3/1/2026Hitchcock Woods1 observed

Boat-tailed Grackle

Quiscalus major

2/28/2026Phinizy Swamp Nature Park1 observed

Pectoral Sandpiper

Calidris melanotos

2/22/2026Horse Creek WTP (Weekend Access Only. Must Sign in)1 observed

Greater Scaup

Aythya marila

2/22/2026Brickyard Ponds2 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Blue-winged Teal

423/6/2026

Northern Shoveler

53/6/2026

Lesser Scaup

103/6/2026

King Rail

23/6/2026

Common Gallinule

143/6/2026

Wilson's Snipe

13/6/2026

Pied-billed Grebe

33/6/2026

Anhinga

13/6/2026

Double-crested Cormorant

13/6/2026

Great Egret

33/6/2026

Belted Kingfisher

13/6/2026

Red-bellied Woodpecker

13/6/2026

Downy Woodpecker

13/6/2026

Pileated Woodpecker

13/6/2026

Northern Flicker

23/6/2026

Eastern Phoebe

13/6/2026

White-eyed Vireo

13/6/2026

American Crow

13/6/2026

Tufted Titmouse

13/6/2026

Ruby-crowned Kinglet

23/6/2026

Birding Tips

  1. 1

    Bring waterproof boots for marsh trails and muddy edges.

  2. 2

    Scan the edges of open water for herons, egrets, and rails at dawn.

  3. 3

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

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit Phinizy Swamp Nature Park for birding?
The best months to visit Phinizy Swamp Nature Park for birding are October-April. The best seasons are Spring and Fall and Winter.
What birds can I see at Phinizy Swamp Nature Park?
Notable species at Phinizy Swamp Nature Park include Canada Goose, Ring-necked Duck, Bufflehead, Mourning Dove, King Rail. The area supports wetland, urban park habitats.
How difficult is birding at Phinizy Swamp Nature Park?
Birding at Phinizy Swamp Nature Park is rated as Easy. The trails and viewing areas are accessible for birders of all experience levels.
What amenities are available at Phinizy Swamp Nature Park?
Phinizy Swamp Nature Park offers the following amenities: Parking, Restrooms, Trails.