Where to see an American Coot in Florida
The American Coot is regularly recorded in the counties of 170 Florida state parks (eBird historical checklists). The strongest bets:
- Edward Ball Wakulla Springs State Park
- Blue Spring State Park
- Wekiwa Springs State Park
- Myakka River State Park
- Oscar Scherer State Park
- Collier-Seminole State Park
- Cayo Costa State Park
- Lovers Key State Park
- Delnor-Wiggins Pass State Park
- Gasparilla Island State Park
- Lake Kissimmee State Park
- Honeymoon Island State Park
- Caladesi Island State Park
- Hillsborough River State Park
- Egmont Key State Park
- Paynes Prairie Preserve State Park
- St. Sebastian River Preserve State Park
- John D. MacArthur Beach State Park
- Bill Baggs Cape Florida State Park
- Tomoka State Park
- Myakka State Forest
- Wakulla State Forest
- Pahokee State Park
- Colt Creek State Park
- Royal Palm State Park
These are county-level records — the species is documented in the area around each park, which is a strong steer rather than a guarantee for the park itself.