Wetland birding habitat

Big Bend Wildlife Management Area - Hickory Mound

Florida · Southeast

Habitat
Wetland
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

October-April

About This Location

Big Bend Wildlife Management Area - Hickory Mound is a productive birding destination in Florida, with 256 species recorded on eBird. This wetland habitat attracts Laughing Gull, Pied-billed Grebe, and Anhinga 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

Limpkin

Aramus guarauna

5/27/2026Big Bend WMA--Hickory Mound1 observed

Greater Scaup

Aythya marila

5/20/2026St. Marks National Wildlife Refuge, St. Marks Unit1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Yellow-billed Cuckoo

15/27/2026

Clapper Rail

135/27/2026

Limpkin

15/27/2026

Semipalmated Plover

75/27/2026

Short-billed Dowitcher

15/27/2026

Willet

65/27/2026

Greater Yellowlegs

15/27/2026

Sanderling

15/27/2026

Semipalmated Sandpiper

65/27/2026

Double-crested Cormorant

95/27/2026

Roseate Spoonbill

55/27/2026

Tricolored Heron

115/27/2026

Snowy Egret

145/27/2026

Great Egret

85/27/2026

Great Blue Heron

65/27/2026

American White Pelican

85/27/2026

Brown Pelican

25/27/2026

Turkey Vulture

135/27/2026

Osprey

25/27/2026

Swallow-tailed Kite

25/27/2026

Birding Tips

  1. 1

    Bring waterproof boots for marsh trails and muddy edges.

  2. 2

    Scan the edges of open water for herons, egrets, and rails at dawn.

  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 - Hickory Mound for birding?
The best months to visit Big Bend Wildlife Management Area - Hickory Mound 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 - Hickory Mound?
Notable species at Big Bend Wildlife Management Area - Hickory Mound include Laughing Gull, Pied-billed Grebe, Anhinga, Tricolored Heron, Great Egret. The area supports wetland habitats.
How difficult is birding at Big Bend Wildlife Management Area - Hickory Mound?
Birding at Big Bend Wildlife Management Area - Hickory Mound is rated as Moderate. Some trails may require moderate fitness and basic hiking ability.
What amenities are available at Big Bend Wildlife Management Area - Hickory Mound?
Big Bend Wildlife Management Area - Hickory Mound offers the following amenities: Parking, Trails.