Wildlife
In addition to the deer and feral hogs that draw human hunters, Corbett
provides habitat for many other types of wildlife, including the endangered
Bachman’s sparrow and red-cockaded woodpecker. The 3,000-acre
sawgrass marsh is habitat for the endangered snail kite. Up to 20 pairs
of sandhill cranes nest on Corbett during fall and winter.
The best place to view wildlife year-round is the Hungryland Boardwalk
and Trail. The 1.2-mile trail is located away from the hunt areas and
has interpretive signs describing the plant and animal communities.
Look for white-tailed deer and bobcats in early morning and late afternoon.
Pileated woodpeckers and barred and screech owls forage in the cypress
dome. River otters and raccoons are sometimes seen near the boardwalk.
Look for herons, egrets and common yellowthroats in the marshes. Red-shouldered
hawks are commonly heard. Check the oak hammocks and cypresses for large
numbers of migratory warblers in the spring and fall. The L-8 Canal
is a great birding spot: look for roseate spoonbills, wood storks, ibis,
tri-colored herons, great blue herons, and other wading birds.
