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Wildlife

The lake area at Forest Hill Park, soon to be renovated, is home to many kinds of wildlife, particularly birds and turtles.  Bird species include the Belted Kingfisher and the Red-winged Blackbird

The upland areas of the park are also home to many species of birds, including Red-tailed Hawks who nest in the park. 

The following is a list of all bird species that we have observed during our winter birdwalks through this venerable old park, located in the middle of the city!

Sharp-shinned Hawk
Red-tailed Hawk
Ring-billed Gull
American Black Duck
Mallard
Ring-billed Gull
Mourning Dove
Red-bellied Woodpecker
Yellow-bellied Sapsucker
Downy Woodpecker
Hairy Woodpecker
Pileated Woodpecker
Northern Flicker
Blue Jay
Carolina Chickadee
Tufted Titmouse
Red-breasted Nuthatch
White-breasted Nuthatch
Carolina Wren
Winter Wren
Golden-crowned Kinglet 
American Robin
Northern Mockingbird
European Starling
Pine Warbler
Eastern Towhee
Song Sparrow
White-throated Sparrow
Dark-eyed Junco
Northern Cardinal
Red-winged Blackbird
Common Grackle
House Finch
House Sparrow

Also seen or heard in the park at other times:
 
Eastern Bluebird
Wood Thrush