Taylor – Florida Birding Trail

Aucilla Wildlife Management Area: Aucilla Sinks Trail

Head north or south of Goose Pasture Road to hike the picturesque Aucilla Sinks Trail along the wooded Aucilla River. Part of the Florida National Scenic Trail, this trail disappears underground and re-emerges again and again. The trail traverses a portion of the 50,471-acre WMA, which is managed by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission and the Suwannee River Water Management District. "Birding by ear" skills are quite helpful at this site.

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Hagen’s Cove

Picturesque pine flatwoods lining the entrance drive to Hagen's Cove Recreation Area shelter Eastern Wild Turkey, Eastern Bluebird, Eastern Towhee and Brown-headed Nuthatch. The jewel of this area is the viewing tower which overlooks marsh, mudflats and the waters of the Gulf of America.

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Hickory Mound Impoundment

Visitors must travel 6 miles on privately-maintained Cow Creek Grade to get to the Hickory Mound Impoundment entrance. Although the dirt road can be rough, the drive is worth it to reach this wild area. Good dike roads within the WMA surround the impoundment and give good vantages of the brackish marsh and scattered islands of sabal palms and oaks.

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St. Marks NWR – Aucilla River

The Jefferson County portion of the St. Marks National Wildlife Refuge on the east side of the Aucilla River. In spring and summer look for Swallow-tailed Kites, Yellow-crowned Night Herons and Green Herons. As you paddle you may encounter Limpkins, River Otters and maybe a manatee!

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Tide Swamp Unit

The Tide Swamp Unit's 9-mile driving tour offers excellent access to the scenic coastal hardwoods and managed pine forests found on this portion of the WMA. Foot and bicycle traffic is welcome year-round, and numerous tram roads meander through the area (note: some gates may be locked).

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Aucilla Wildlife Management Area: Aucilla Sinks Trail

Head north or south of Goose Pasture Road to hike the picturesque Aucilla Sinks Trail along the wooded Aucilla River. Part of the Florida National Scenic Trail, this trail disappears underground and re-emerges again and again. The trail traverses a portion of the 50,471-acre WMA, which is managed by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission and the Suwannee River Water Management District. “Birding by ear” skills are quite helpful at this site.

Hagen’s Cove

Picturesque pine flatwoods lining the entrance drive to Hagen’s Cove Recreation Area shelter Eastern Wild Turkey, Eastern Bluebird, Eastern Towhee and Brown-headed Nuthatch. The jewel of this area is the viewing tower which overlooks marsh, mudflats and the waters of the Gulf of America.

Hickory Mound Impoundment

St. Marks NWR – Aucilla River

Tide Swamp Unit

The Tide Swamp Unit’s 9-mile driving tour offers excellent access to the scenic coastal hardwoods and managed pine forests found on this portion of the WMA. Foot and bicycle traffic is welcome year-round, and numerous tram roads meander through the area (note: some gates may be locked).

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