Black River Wildlife Management Area
New Jersey · Northeast
Moderate
April-May, September-October
About This Location
Black River Wildlife Management Area is a productive birding destination in New Jersey, with 208 species recorded on eBird. This river/riparian and wetland habitat attracts Barred Owl, Northern Saw-whet Owl, and Red-bellied Woodpecker 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
Least Bittern
Botaurus exilis
Caspian Tern
Hydroprogne caspia
American Bittern
Botaurus lentiginosus
Pectoral Sandpiper
Calidris melanotos
Northern Harrier
Circus hudsonius
Red-headed Woodpecker
Melanerpes erythrocephalus
Least Flycatcher
Empidonax minimus
Common Gallinule
Gallinula galeata
Virginia Rail
Rallus limicola
Semipalmated Sandpiper
Calidris pusilla
Blue Grosbeak
Passerina caerulea
White Ibis
Eudocimus albus
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Canada Goose
Mourning Dove
Chimney Swift
Red-shouldered Hawk
Red-bellied Woodpecker
Downy Woodpecker
Northern Flicker
Great Crested Flycatcher
Red-eyed Vireo
Blue Jay
American Crow
Tufted Titmouse
White-breasted Nuthatch
Gray Catbird
American Robin
House Finch
American Goldfinch
Chipping Sparrow
Song Sparrow
Brown-headed Cowbird
Birding Tips
- 1
Walk along the water slowly, scanning overhanging branches for kingfishers and warblers.
- 2
Check sandbars and gravel bars for shorebirds and terns.
- 3
Visit during mid-May for peak warbler migration.
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