Wetland birding habitat

Tosohatchee Wildlife Management Area

Florida · Southeast

Habitat
Wetland
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

October-April

About This Location

Tosohatchee Wildlife Management Area is a productive birding destination in Florida, with 203 species recorded on eBird. This wetland habitat attracts Common Ground Dove, Mourning Dove, and Common Gallinule among many others. Mild winters attract waterfowl and sparrows, while spring and fall migration bring neotropical songbirds.

Location

Loading map...

Notable Species

Live Bird Data

Powered by eBird / Cornell Lab of Ornithology

Notable Sightings

Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days

Bahama Mockingbird

Mimus gundlachii

6/2/2026Blue Heron WTF & Wetlands (open weekdays only)1 observed

Ruddy Duck

Oxyura jamaicensis

6/2/2026Blue Heron WTF & Wetlands (open weekdays only)1 observed

American Flamingo

Phoenicopterus ruber

6/1/2026Merritt Island NWR--Black Point Wildlife Drive1 observed

Cliff Swallow

Petrochelidon pyrrhonota

5/31/20264796–4798 Cheney Hwy, Mims US-FL 28.54382, -80.932531 observed

American Crow

Corvus brachyrhynchos

5/31/2026Aurantia Rd Trailhead (Florida Coast-to-Coast Trail)12 observed

Carolina Chickadee

Poecile carolinensis

5/31/2026Aurantia Rd Trailhead (Florida Coast-to-Coast Trail)4 observed

Red-cockaded Woodpecker

Leuconotopicus borealis

5/30/2026Hal Scott Regional Preserve and Park--Red Trail & Powerline Cut1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Wild Turkey

26/2/2026

Black-bellied Whistling-Duck

206/2/2026

Common Ground Dove

26/2/2026

Common Gallinule

6/2/2026

American Coot

26/2/2026

Purple Gallinule

66/2/2026

Limpkin

26/2/2026

Sandhill Crane

46/2/2026

Black-necked Stilt

26/2/2026

Wood Stork

6/2/2026

Anhinga

6/2/2026

White Ibis

6/2/2026

Glossy Ibis

6/2/2026

Roseate Spoonbill

76/2/2026

Black-crowned Night Heron

16/2/2026

Little Blue Heron

6/2/2026

Tricolored Heron

6/2/2026

Snowy Egret

56/2/2026

Green Heron

6/2/2026

Great Egret

6/2/2026

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 Tosohatchee Wildlife Management Area for birding?
The best months to visit Tosohatchee Wildlife Management Area for birding are October-April. The best seasons are Spring and Fall and Winter.
What birds can I see at Tosohatchee Wildlife Management Area?
Notable species at Tosohatchee Wildlife Management Area include Common Ground Dove, Mourning Dove, Common Gallinule, Wilson's Snipe, Great Blue Heron. The area supports wetland habitats.
How difficult is birding at Tosohatchee Wildlife Management Area?
Birding at Tosohatchee Wildlife Management Area is rated as Moderate. Some trails may require moderate fitness and basic hiking ability.
What amenities are available at Tosohatchee Wildlife Management Area?
Tosohatchee Wildlife Management Area offers the following amenities: Parking, Trails.