Wildlife
South Florida Water Management District
Red-shouldered Hawk
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The best wildlife viewing is along the hiking trails which afford
year round observation of state and federally protected species such as
gopher tortoises and Florida scrub-jays. Eastern indigo snakes, usually
found in association with gopher tortoises, also occur here. Gopher
tortoises and scrub jays occur primarily south of the creek and in the
northwest portion of the area. Wood storks and herons may occur during
the dry season when water is concentrated in wetlands. Though rare, the
Florida black bear has been spotted in the area. Red-tailed hawks and
northern harriers prefer open areas such as former pastures and citrus
groves.
From the trail along the creek or from a canoe, American alligator,
peninsula cooter, wood duck and river otter may be observed. West Indian
manatees occasionally venture into the deeper water of Hickey’s Creek
from the Caloosahatchee River. The oak hammocks host songbirds during
seasonal migrations.
You may request a copy or download or
print the Hickey's
Creek Bird List -
pdf file.
