Wetland birding habitat

T.M. Goodwin Wildlife Management Area - Original Unit

Florida · Southeast

Habitat
Wetland
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

October-April

About This Location

T.M. Goodwin Wildlife Management Area - Original Unit is a productive birding destination in Florida, with 235 species recorded on eBird. This wetland habitat attracts Blue-winged Teal, Mourning Dove, and Common Gallinule 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

Northern Harrier

Circus hudsonius

6/2/2026Yeehaw Junction Area1 observed

Grasshopper Sparrow

Ammodramus savannarum

6/2/2026Yeehaw Junction Area4 observed

Hairy Woodpecker

Leuconotopicus villosus

5/29/2026SSRPSP SW - Ditch 6 and Powerlines1 observed

Bank Swallow

Riparia riparia

5/28/2026Fellsmere Grade Recreation Area (Brevard Co.)1 observed

Short-tailed Hawk

Buteo brachyurus

5/26/2026Turkey Creek Sanctuary1 observed

Red-cockaded Woodpecker

Leuconotopicus borealis

5/25/2026St. Sebastian River Preserve SP - Yellow Trail2 observed

White-tailed Kite

Elanus leucurus

5/24/2026Fort Drum Service Plaza1 observed

White-rumped Sandpiper

Calidris fuscicollis

5/21/2026T.M. Goodwin WMA--Broadmoor Unit2 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

American Barn Owl

15/31/2026

Cooper's Hawk

15/29/2026

Pileated Woodpecker

15/29/2026

Common Grackle

15/29/2026

Northern Cardinal

15/29/2026

Bank Swallow

15/28/2026

Black-bellied Whistling-Duck

65/28/2026

Ring-necked Duck

15/28/2026

Common Ground Dove

25/28/2026

White-winged Dove

15/28/2026

Mourning Dove

95/28/2026

Common Gallinule

3505/28/2026

American Coot

105/28/2026

Purple Gallinule

135/28/2026

Gray-headed Swamphen

455/28/2026

Limpkin

85/28/2026

Black-necked Stilt

205/28/2026

Caspian Tern

15/28/2026

Pied-billed Grebe

15/28/2026

Wood Stork

125/28/2026

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 T.M. Goodwin Wildlife Management Area - Original Unit for birding?
The best months to visit T.M. Goodwin Wildlife Management Area - Original Unit for birding are October-April. The best seasons are Spring and Fall and Winter.
What birds can I see at T.M. Goodwin Wildlife Management Area - Original Unit?
Notable species at T.M. Goodwin Wildlife Management Area - Original Unit include Blue-winged Teal, Mourning Dove, Common Gallinule, American Coot, Purple Gallinule. The area supports wetland habitats.
How difficult is birding at T.M. Goodwin Wildlife Management Area - Original Unit?
Birding at T.M. Goodwin Wildlife Management Area - Original Unit is rated as Moderate. Some trails may require moderate fitness and basic hiking ability.
What amenities are available at T.M. Goodwin Wildlife Management Area - Original Unit?
T.M. Goodwin Wildlife Management Area - Original Unit offers the following amenities: Parking, Trails.