Grassland birding habitat

Paulks Pasture Wildlife Management Area

Georgia · Southeast

Habitat
GrasslandWetland
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

October-April

About This Location

Paulks Pasture Wildlife Management Area is a productive birding destination in Georgia, with 203 species recorded on eBird. This grassland and wetland habitat attracts Turkey Vulture, Red-shouldered Hawk, and Yellow-bellied Sapsucker 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

Hairy Woodpecker

Leuconotopicus villosus

7/20/2026Paulks Pasture WMA1 observed

Greater Yellowlegs

Tringa melanoleuca

7/17/2026US-17 Salt Pan at Jekyll Causeway1 observed

Lesser Yellowlegs

Tringa flavipes

7/17/2026US-17 Salt Pan at Jekyll Causeway1 observed

Piping Plover

Charadrius melodus

7/17/2026Saint Simons Island--Goulds Inlet4 observed

Common Tern

Sterna hirundo

7/15/2026Saint Simons Island--Goulds Inlet2 observed

Great Black-backed Gull

Larus marinus

7/15/2026Saint Simons Island--Goulds Inlet2 observed

Black Tern

Chlidonias niger

7/14/2026Little Saint Simons Island--River Beach55 observed

Marbled Godwit

Limosa fedoa

7/14/2026Little Egg Island Bar Natural Area (no public access)32 observed

Wilson's Snipe

Gallinago delicata

7/14/2026Little Egg Island Bar Natural Area (no public access)1 observed

Stilt Sandpiper

Calidris himantopus

7/14/2026Little Saint Simons Island--Myrtle Pond East Tower1 observed

Western Sandpiper

Calidris mauri

7/14/2026Little Saint Simons Island--Myrtle Pond East Tower4 observed

Sharp-shinned Hawk (Northern)

Accipiter striatus

7/13/2026Soggy Meadows Farm1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Wild Turkey

47/20/2026

Mourning Dove

157/20/2026

Chimney Swift

37/20/2026

Little Blue Heron

17/20/2026

Turkey Vulture

27/20/2026

Swallow-tailed Kite

17/20/2026

Red-shouldered Hawk

17/20/2026

Downy Woodpecker

17/20/2026

White-eyed Vireo

37/20/2026

Blue Jay

17/20/2026

American Crow

27/20/2026

Fish Crow

17/20/2026

Tufted Titmouse

17/20/2026

Blue-gray Gnatcatcher

37/20/2026

Carolina Wren

67/20/2026

Northern Mockingbird

37/20/2026

Eastern Towhee

47/20/2026

Common Grackle

37/20/2026

Pine Warbler

17/20/2026

Summer Tanager

17/20/2026

Birding Tips

  1. 1

    Scan fence posts and utility wires for perching raptors and kingbirds.

  2. 2

    Walk field edges at dawn when sparrows and grassland species are most vocal.

  3. 3

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

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit Paulks Pasture Wildlife Management Area for birding?
The best months to visit Paulks Pasture Wildlife Management Area for birding are October-April. The best seasons are Spring and Fall and Winter.
What birds can I see at Paulks Pasture Wildlife Management Area?
Notable species at Paulks Pasture Wildlife Management Area include Turkey Vulture, Red-shouldered Hawk, Yellow-bellied Sapsucker, Red-bellied Woodpecker, Downy Woodpecker. The area supports grassland, wetland habitats.
How difficult is birding at Paulks Pasture Wildlife Management Area?
Birding at Paulks Pasture Wildlife Management Area is rated as Moderate. Some trails may require moderate fitness and basic hiking ability.
What amenities are available at Paulks Pasture Wildlife Management Area?
Paulks Pasture Wildlife Management Area offers the following amenities: Parking, Trails.