The Babcock Webb WMA is a birding hot spot. It is home to resident and migratory birds including hawks, wood storks, wild turkeys, Bachman’s sparrows and brown-headed nuthatchs.  The eastern bluebird and many other birds are found here. Babcock is a refuge for the endangered red-cockaded woodpecker.

We will drive the roads of the WMA looking for birds, especially the red-cockaded woodpeckers, making frequent stops to look for birds. Little walking will be involved.  

CARPOOLING:  If you're interested in carpooling and can either offer a ride or need a ride, please contact Aletha Boyle at aboyle@veniceaudubon.org. Carpool will depart from Venice Audubon Center at 7:15 AM.

Meeting Location:

Babcock Webb WMA is located about 40 miles south of Venice - 40 minutes driving time.  Take I-75 South to exit 158. Turn left onto Tucker Grade Rd. and follow it to the WMA. At the entrance Kiosk take an envelope and deposit the daily use fee of $6 per car. Then take the first right after the Kiosk and immediately turn right again into the parking area. We will meet near the bathrooms.

Hosts:  Aletha Boyle and Bill Fairbank: wgfairbank@gmail.com

Registration is appreciated but not required.