Altamaha Wildlife Management Area - Butler Island

Georgia · Southeast

ChallengingView on eBird
Habitat
CoastalWetland
Best Seasons
SpringFallWinter
Difficulty

Challenging

Best Months

October-April

About This Location

Altamaha Wildlife Management Area - Butler Island is a productive birding destination in Georgia, with 269 species recorded on eBird. This coastal and wetland habitat attracts Black-bellied Whistling-Duck, Mottled Duck, and Common Gallinule among many others. Mild winters attract waterfowl and sparrows, while spring and fall migration bring neotropical songbirds.

Location

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Notable Species

Live Bird Data

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Notable Sightings

Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days

Painted Bunting

Passerina ciris

3/5/2026Noels Brandon's 400 Franklin Street, Darien, Georgia, US (31.37, -81.432)1 observed

Western Tanager

Piranga ludoviciana

3/5/2026St Simons Island our neighborhoood1 observed

American Black Duck

Anas rubripes

3/5/2026Hidden Lakes, Brunswick2 observed

Barn Swallow

Hirundo rustica

3/5/2026Jekyll Island--Clam Creek Picnic Area 1 observed

White-winged Dove

Zenaida asiatica

3/4/2026Backyard

Winter Wren

Troglodytes hiemalis

3/1/2026Paulks Pasture WMA2 observed

Lincoln's Sparrow

Melospiza lincolnii

3/1/2026Paulks Pasture WMA1 observed

Henslow's Sparrow

Centronyx henslowii

3/1/2026Paulks Pasture WMA3 observed

Clay-colored Sparrow

Spizella pallida

3/1/2026Paulks Pasture WMA1 observed

Parasitic Jaeger

Stercorarius parasiticus

2/28/2026Jekyll Island--Driftwood Beach3 observed

Yellow-throated Vireo

Vireo flavifrons

2/28/2026Jekyll Island--Horton Pond1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Black-bellied Whistling-Duck

243/5/2026

Common Gallinule

103/5/2026

American Coot

33/5/2026

Double-crested Cormorant

23/5/2026

Little Blue Heron

13/5/2026

Snowy Egret

13/5/2026

Great Egret

23/5/2026

Turkey Vulture

53/5/2026

Osprey

13/5/2026

Northern Harrier

13/5/2026

Fish Crow

23/5/2026

Carolina Wren

23/5/2026

Northern Mockingbird

13/5/2026

Red-winged Blackbird

123/5/2026

Boat-tailed Grackle

23/5/2026

Yellow-rumped Warbler

223/5/2026

Northern Cardinal

23/5/2026

Mottled Duck

13/5/2026

Glossy Ibis

13/5/2026

Blue-winged Teal

143/4/2026

Birding Tips

  1. 1

    Check rocky shorelines and jetties at low tide for shorebirds.

  2. 2

    Scan offshore waters with a spotting scope for seabirds and waterfowl.

  3. 3

    Check for wintering sparrows in brushy edges from November through February.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit Altamaha Wildlife Management Area - Butler Island for birding?
The best months to visit Altamaha Wildlife Management Area - Butler Island for birding are October-April. The best seasons are Spring and Fall and Winter.
What birds can I see at Altamaha Wildlife Management Area - Butler Island?
Notable species at Altamaha Wildlife Management Area - Butler Island include Black-bellied Whistling-Duck, Mottled Duck, Common Gallinule, American Coot, Double-crested Cormorant. The area supports coastal, wetland habitats.
How difficult is birding at Altamaha Wildlife Management Area - Butler Island?
Birding at Altamaha Wildlife Management Area - Butler Island is rated as Challenging. The terrain can be challenging and may require good physical fitness and preparation.
What amenities are available at Altamaha Wildlife Management Area - Butler Island?
Altamaha Wildlife Management Area - Butler Island offers the following amenities: Parking, Trails.