Tosohatchee Wildlife Management Area

Florida · Southeast

Habitat
Wetland
Best Seasons
SpringFallWinter
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

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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

American Crow

Corvus brachyrhynchos

3/5/2026Home Turf2 observed

Red-eyed Vireo

Vireo olivaceus

3/5/2026Steinbird HQ1 observed

Black Skimmer

Rynchops niger

3/5/2026SR-50 St. John's River Bridge (Orange co.)2 observed

Snail Kite

Rostrhamus sociabilis

3/5/2026C.S. Lee Park1 observed

Brown Pelican

Pelecanus occidentalis

3/5/2026C.S. Lee Park1 observed

Vermilion Flycatcher

Pyrocephalus rubinus

3/4/2026Orlando Wetlands1 observed

Lesser Black-backed Gull

Larus fuscus

3/3/2026young pine field1 observed

American Herring x Lesser Black-backed Gull (hybrid)

Larus smithsonianus x fuscus

3/3/2026Cocoa, Florida1 observed

Red-cockaded Woodpecker

Leuconotopicus borealis

3/2/2026Hal Scott Regional Preserve and Park2 observed

Eurasian Wigeon

Mareca penelope

3/2/2026Merritt Island NWR--Black Point Wildlife Drive1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Common Ground Dove

13/5/2026

Mourning Dove

23/5/2026

Common Gallinule

13/5/2026

Wilson's Snipe

13/5/2026

Great Blue Heron

13/5/2026

Black Vulture

13/5/2026

Turkey Vulture

13/5/2026

Red-shouldered Hawk

33/5/2026

Red-headed Woodpecker

13/5/2026

Red-bellied Woodpecker

133/5/2026

Downy Woodpecker

23/5/2026

Pileated Woodpecker

13/5/2026

White-eyed Vireo

33/5/2026

Blue Jay

23/5/2026

Fish Crow

33/5/2026

Tufted Titmouse

133/5/2026

Blue-gray Gnatcatcher

23/5/2026

Northern House Wren

13/5/2026

Carolina Wren

153/5/2026

Gray Catbird

113/5/2026

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 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.