Florida's wildlife management areas provide habitat for many species. This page gives you an introduction to just a few of the fascinating creatures that can be found on this WMA.

 

Birds
Common Name Listed Status For more information visit:
American White Pelican N/A Cornell's - Ornithology Listing
Anhinga N/A Cornell's - Ornithology Listing
Bald Eagle N/A Great Florida Birding Trail Listing
Barn Owl N/A Cornell's - Ornithology Listing
Crested Caracara FWC-T, FWS-T Cornell's - Ornithology Listing
Eastern Meadowlark N/A Cornell's - Ornithology Listing
Glossy Ibis N/A Cornell's - Ornithology Listing
Little Blue Heron FWC-SSC Cornell's - Ornithology Listing
Loggerhead Shrike N/A Cornell's - Ornithology Listing
Osprey FWC-SSC, FWS-SSC Cornell's - Ornithology Listing
Red-shouldered Hawk N/A Cornell's - Ornithology Listing
Red-tailed Hawk N/A Cornell's - Ornithology Listing
Roseate Spoonbill FWC-SSC Cornell's - Ornithology Listing
Sandhill Crane FWC-T Cornell's - Ornithology Listing
Snowy Egret FWC-SSC Cornell's - Ornithology Listing
Southeastern American Kestral FWC-T Cornell's - Ornithology Listing
Swallow-tailed Kite N/A Cornell's - Ornithology Listing
Tricolored Heron FWC-SSC Cornell's - Ornithology Listing
Turkey N/A Cornell's - Ornithology Listing
White Ibis FWC-SSC Cornell's - Ornithology Listing
Wood Stork FWC-E, FWS-E Cornell's - Ornithology Listing
Mammals
Common Name Listed Status For more information visit:
Bobcat N/A National Geographic Listing
Coyote N/A Encyclopedia Britannica Listing
Deer N/A Encyclopedia Britannica Listing
Feral Hog N/A Smithsonian Listing
Florida Panther FWC-E, FWS-SSC Florida PantherNet
Gray Fox N/A Encyclopedia Britannica Listing
Marsh Rabbit FWC-E, FWS-E National Geographic Listing
Opossum N/A National Geographic Listing
Raccoon N/A National Geographic Listing
River Otter N/A National Geographic Listing
Reptiles and Amphibians
Common Name Listed Status For more information visit:
Alligator FWC-SSC, FWS-T University of Florida Species Listing
Cottonmouth Water Moccasin N/A University of Florida Herpetology Listing
Dusky Pygmy Rattlesnake N/A University of Florida Herpetology Listing
Eastern Diamondback N/A University of Florida Herpetology Listing


FWC Facts:
When the weather is very cold, a group of bluebirds will occasionally roost together in a nest cavity for warmth.

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