Big Bend Wildlife Management Area - Hickory Mound

Florida · Southeast

Habitat
Wetland
Best Seasons
SpringFallWinter
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

Wilson's Phalarope

Phalaropus tricolor

3/5/2026Big Bend WMA--Hickory Mound7 observed

Vermilion Flycatcher

Pyrocephalus rubinus

3/3/2026St. Marks NWR--Stoney Bayou 1 & Twin Dikes1 observed

Groove-billed Ani

Crotophaga sulcirostris

3/2/2026St. Marks NWR--Stoney Bayou 1 & Twin Dikes1 observed

White-crowned Sparrow

Zonotrichia leucophrys

2/27/20261255 Lighthouse Road, Saint Marks, Florida, US (30.087, -84.166)1 observed

American Black Duck

Anas rubripes

2/22/2026St. Marks NWR--Mounds Pool No. 32 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Mourning Dove

43/5/2026

Clapper Rail

63/5/2026

Black-bellied Plover

13/5/2026

Short-billed Dowitcher

13/5/2026

Long-billed Dowitcher

13/5/2026

Greater Yellowlegs

353/5/2026

Dunlin

43/5/2026

Great Egret

83/5/2026

Great Blue Heron

53/5/2026

Osprey

13/5/2026

Northern Harrier

13/5/2026

Belted Kingfisher

43/5/2026

American Kestrel

13/5/2026

Marsh Wren

13/5/2026

Carolina Wren

23/5/2026

Gray Catbird

83/5/2026

Red-winged Blackbird

253/5/2026

Common Grackle

453/5/2026

Boat-tailed Grackle

303/5/2026

Palm Warbler

303/5/2026

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.