Wetland birding habitat

Assunpink Wildlife Management Area

New Jersey · Northeast

Habitat
Wetland
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

April-May, September-October

About This Location

Assunpink Wildlife Management Area is a productive birding destination in New Jersey, with 264 species recorded on eBird. This wetland habitat attracts Canada Goose, Green-winged Teal, and Ring-necked Duck among many others. Spring and fall migration bring waves of warblers and shorebirds through the area.

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

Black-capped Chickadee

Poecile atricapillus

4/18/2026Manalapn NJ1 observed

Glossy Ibis

Plegadis falcinellus

4/18/2026New Jersey 29, Hamilton Township, New Jersey, US (40.184, -74.729)15 observed

Red-breasted Merganser

Mergus serrator

4/18/2026Yards Island Pull-off—Rt. 29 South1 observed

White-crowned Sparrow

Zonotrichia leucophrys

4/18/2026Homestead Yardbirds2 observed

Northern Waterthrush

Parkesia noveboracensis

4/18/2026Abbott Marshlands--Northern Community Park1 observed

Eastern Warbling Vireo

Vireo gilvus

4/18/2026Crown St.1 observed

Blue-headed Vireo

Vireo solitarius

4/18/2026Crown St.1 observed

Blue-winged Warbler

Vermivora cyanoptera

4/18/2026Princeton Institute Woods & Charles Rogers Wildlife Refuge1 observed

Red-eyed Vireo

Vireo olivaceus

4/18/2026Hamilton Veterans Park1 observed

Wood Thrush

Hylocichla mustelina

4/18/2026Hamilton Veterans Park1 observed

Baltimore Oriole

Icterus galbula

4/18/2026Backyard/Princeton1 observed

Rose-breasted Grosbeak

Pheucticus ludovicianus

4/18/2026P-T rd

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Canada Goose

54/18/2026

Turkey Vulture

14/18/2026

Red-bellied Woodpecker

24/18/2026

Eastern Kingbird

14/18/2026

Common Raven

24/18/2026

Field Sparrow

24/18/2026

White-throated Sparrow

64/18/2026

Song Sparrow

14/18/2026

Red-winged Blackbird

4/18/2026

Northern Yellow Warbler

54/18/2026

Yellow-rumped Warbler

24/18/2026

Northern Cardinal

4/18/2026

Snow Goose

14/15/2026

Mute Swan

24/15/2026

Wood Duck

24/15/2026

American Black Duck

44/15/2026

Ruddy Duck

124/15/2026

Wild Turkey

14/15/2026

Mourning Dove

24/15/2026

Ring-billed Gull

44/15/2026

Birding Tips

  1. 1

    Bring waterproof boots for marsh trails and muddy edges.

  2. 2

    Scan the edges of open water for herons, egrets, and rails at dawn.

  3. 3

    Visit during mid-May for peak warbler migration.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit Assunpink Wildlife Management Area for birding?
The best months to visit Assunpink Wildlife Management Area for birding are April-May, September-October. The best seasons are Spring and Fall.
What birds can I see at Assunpink Wildlife Management Area?
Notable species at Assunpink Wildlife Management Area include Canada Goose, Green-winged Teal, Ring-necked Duck, Bufflehead, Common Merganser. The area supports wetland habitats.
How difficult is birding at Assunpink Wildlife Management Area?
Birding at Assunpink Wildlife Management Area is rated as Moderate. Some trails may require moderate fitness and basic hiking ability.
What amenities are available at Assunpink Wildlife Management Area?
Assunpink Wildlife Management Area offers the following amenities: Parking, Trails.