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
American Kestrel
Falco sparverius
Hairy Woodpecker (Eastern)
Leuconotopicus villosus
American Kestrel (Southeastern)
Falco sparverius
Yellow-throated Vireo
Vireo flavifrons
Common Myna
Acridotheres tristis
Great Blue Heron (Great White)
Ardea herodias
Ruby-throated Hummingbird
Archilochus colubris
Gray Catbird
Dumetella carolinensis
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Loggerhead Shrike
Blue Jay
White-winged Dove
Eastern Bluebird
Eastern Meadowlark
Northern Bobwhite
Common Ground Dove
White Ibis
Red-headed Woodpecker
Red-bellied Woodpecker
Downy Woodpecker
Northern Flicker
Brown Thrasher
Northern Mockingbird
Red-winged Blackbird
Boat-tailed Grackle
Northern Cardinal
Mourning Dove
Great Horned Owl
Red-cockaded Woodpecker
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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