Coastal birding habitat

Big Bend Wildlife Management Area - Hagen's Cove

Florida · Southeast

Habitat
CoastalWetland
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

October-April

About This Location

Big Bend Wildlife Management Area - Hagen's Cove is a productive birding destination in Florida, with 209 species recorded on eBird. This coastal and wetland habitat attracts Black-bellied Plover, Semipalmated Plover, and Marbled Godwit 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

Long-billed Curlew

Numenius americanus

4/12/2026The Road to Nowhere1 observed

Saltmarsh Sparrow

Ammospiza caudacuta

4/12/2026Big Bend WMA--Hagen's Cove1 observed

Short-eared Owl

Asio flammeus

4/9/2026The Road to Nowhere1 observed

Gull-billed Tern

Gelochelidon nilotica

4/1/2026Big Bend WMA--Hagen's Cove2 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Mourning Dove

14/12/2026

Clapper Rail

24/12/2026

Black-bellied Plover

34/12/2026

Semipalmated Plover

124/12/2026

Hudsonian Whimbrel

24/12/2026

Marbled Godwit

114/12/2026

Short-billed Dowitcher

14/12/2026

Long-billed Dowitcher

14/12/2026

Willet

254/12/2026

Dunlin

1504/12/2026

Least Sandpiper

144/12/2026

Laughing Gull

94/12/2026

Ring-billed Gull

54/12/2026

Forster's Tern

24/12/2026

Royal Tern

264/12/2026

White Ibis

44/12/2026

Little Blue Heron

14/12/2026

Tricolored Heron

14/12/2026

Turkey Vulture

24/12/2026

Blue-gray Gnatcatcher

14/12/2026

Birding Tips

  1. 1

    Check rocky shorelines and jetties at low tide for shorebirds.

  2. 2

    Scan offshore waters with a spotting scope for seabirds and waterfowl.

  3. 3

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

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit Big Bend Wildlife Management Area - Hagen's Cove for birding?
The best months to visit Big Bend Wildlife Management Area - Hagen's Cove for birding are October-April. The best seasons are Spring and Fall and Winter.
What birds can I see at Big Bend Wildlife Management Area - Hagen's Cove?
Notable species at Big Bend Wildlife Management Area - Hagen's Cove include Black-bellied Plover, Semipalmated Plover, Marbled Godwit, Short-billed Dowitcher, Willet. The area supports coastal, wetland habitats.
How difficult is birding at Big Bend Wildlife Management Area - Hagen's Cove?
Birding at Big Bend Wildlife Management Area - Hagen's Cove is rated as Moderate. Some trails may require moderate fitness and basic hiking ability.
What amenities are available at Big Bend Wildlife Management Area - Hagen's Cove?
Big Bend Wildlife Management Area - Hagen's Cove offers the following amenities: Parking, Trails.