Babcock-Webb Wildlife Management Area
Florida · Southeast
Moderate
October-April
Free (hunting license required during hunts)
Open daily, sunrise to sunset
About This Location
Babcock-Webb Wildlife Management Area is a productive birding destination in Florida, with 224 species recorded on eBird. This wetland habitat attracts Eurasian Collared-Dove, White-winged Dove, and Mourning Dove 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
Hairy Woodpecker (Eastern)
Leuconotopicus villosus
Lark Sparrow
Chondestes grammacus
Hairy Woodpecker
Leuconotopicus villosus
Hooded Warbler
Setophaga citrina
Yellow-breasted Chat
Icteria virens
Lincoln's Sparrow
Melospiza lincolnii
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Great Blue Heron
Turkey Vulture
Red-shouldered Hawk
Loggerhead Shrike
Eastern Meadowlark
Palm Warbler
Northern Flicker
Common Yellowthroat
Common Ground Dove
Mourning Dove
Red-bellied Woodpecker
Pine Warbler
Tree Swallow
Common Grackle
Northern Mockingbird
Bachman's Sparrow
Red-cockaded Woodpecker
Brown-headed Nuthatch
Carolina Wren
Northern Harrier
Birding Tips
- 1
Bring waterproof boots for marsh trails and muddy edges.
- 2
Scan the edges of open water for herons, egrets, and rails at dawn.
- 3
Check for wintering sparrows in brushy edges from November through February.
- 4
Bring insect repellent — wetland areas can have significant mosquito activity, especially in warmer months.
- 5
Bring quality optics — a good pair of binoculars (8x42 or 10x42) makes all the difference in species identification.
Amenities
Nearby Attractions
- Babcock Ranch Preserve
- Charlotte Harbor Preserve State Park
- Six Mile Cypress Slough Preserve
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