T.M. Goodwin Wildlife Management Area - Broadmoor Unit

Florida · Southeast

Habitat
Wetland
Best Seasons
SpringFallWinter
Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

October-April

About This Location

T.M. Goodwin Wildlife Management Area - Broadmoor Unit is a productive birding destination in Florida, with 231 species recorded on eBird. This wetland habitat attracts Blue-winged Teal, Northern Shoveler, and American Wigeon 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

LeConte's Sparrow

Ammospiza leconteii

3/6/2026Yeehaw Junction Area2 observed

Summer Tanager

Piranga rubra

3/5/20268740 Indiana Avenue, Melbourne, Florida, US (28.072, -80.684)1 observed

Magnolia Warbler

Setophaga magnolia

3/5/2026Indian River Lagoon Preserve State Park2 observed

Burrowing Owl

Athene cunicularia

3/5/2026Orlando Melbourne International Airport2 observed

Short-tailed Hawk

Buteo brachyurus

3/4/2026Turkey Creek Sanctuary1 observed

Fieldfare

Turdus pilaris

3/2/2026Fishermans Landing (Grant Co.)5 observed

Florida Scrub-Jay

Aphelocoma coerulescens

3/1/20262002-2382 South Kenansville Road, Florida, US (27.834, -80.965)2 observed

Louisiana Waterthrush

Parkesia motacilla

3/1/2026Indian River Lagoon Preserve State Park1 observed

Common Nighthawk

Chordeiles minor

2/28/2026121 North Cypress Street, Fellsmere, Florida, US (27.773, -80.604)1 observed

Sandhill Crane (Florida)

Antigone canadensis

2/27/2026historic Tram Rd2 observed

Red-cockaded Woodpecker

Leuconotopicus borealis

2/26/2026St. Sebastian River Preserve SP - Yellow Trail1 observed

Tropical Kingbird

Tyrannus melancholicus

2/26/2026Fellsmere Grade Recreation Area (Brevard Co.)1 observed

Vermilion Flycatcher

Pyrocephalus rubinus

2/26/2026T.M. Goodwin WMA--Broadmoor Unit1 observed

Tropical Kingbird (Middle American)

Tyrannus melancholicus

2/25/2026Fellsmere Grade Recreation Area (Brevard Co.)1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Blue-winged Teal

2143/5/2026

Northern Shoveler

193/5/2026

American Wigeon

43/5/2026

Mottled Duck

43/5/2026

Ring-necked Duck

163/5/2026

Common Gallinule

393/5/2026

American Coot

3413/5/2026

Purple Gallinule

63/5/2026

Gray-headed Swamphen

443/5/2026

Limpkin

23/5/2026

Killdeer

13/5/2026

Long-billed Dowitcher

1303/5/2026

Wilson's Snipe

13/5/2026

Lesser Yellowlegs

533/5/2026

Greater Yellowlegs

53/5/2026

Stilt Sandpiper

73/5/2026

Ring-billed Gull

13/5/2026

Black Skimmer

2503/5/2026

Caspian Tern

13/5/2026

Forster's Tern

33/5/2026

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 T.M. Goodwin Wildlife Management Area - Broadmoor Unit for birding?
The best months to visit T.M. Goodwin Wildlife Management Area - Broadmoor 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 - Broadmoor Unit?
Notable species at T.M. Goodwin Wildlife Management Area - Broadmoor Unit include Blue-winged Teal, Northern Shoveler, American Wigeon, Mottled Duck, Ring-necked Duck. The area supports wetland habitats.
How difficult is birding at T.M. Goodwin Wildlife Management Area - Broadmoor Unit?
Birding at T.M. Goodwin Wildlife Management Area - Broadmoor 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 - Broadmoor Unit?
T.M. Goodwin Wildlife Management Area - Broadmoor Unit offers the following amenities: Parking, Trails.