River/Riparian birding habitat

Dennis Creek Wildlife Management Area - Conswell Road

New Jersey · Northeast

Habitat
River/RiparianWetland
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

April-May, September-October

About This Location

Dennis Creek Wildlife Management Area - Conswell Road is a productive birding destination in New Jersey, with 230 species recorded on eBird. This river/riparian and wetland habitat attracts Canada Goose, Mourning Dove, and Ring-billed Gull 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

American Barn Owl

Tyto furcata

7/20/2026Stipson Island Rd.1 observed

Eurasian Collared-Dove

Streptopelia decaocto

7/20/202620 W Atlantic Ave, Villas US-NJ 39.02852, -74.934921 observed

Wood Stork

Mycteria americana

7/20/2026Cape Island--South Cape May Meadows (SCMM)1 observed

Northern Bobwhite

Colinus virginianus

7/20/2026Turkey Point Rd. Bald Eagle Trail1 observed

Common Gallinule

Gallinula galeata

7/20/2026Glades Wildlife Refuge--Turkey Pt.1 observed

Black-bellied Whistling-Duck

Dendrocygna autumnalis

7/19/2026Villas--Cox Hall Creek WMA1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Clapper Rail

27/19/2026

Laughing Gull

107/19/2026

Osprey

67/19/2026

Red-winged Blackbird

57/19/2026

Brown-headed Cowbird

17/19/2026

Northern Cardinal

27/19/2026

Indigo Bunting

27/19/2026

Northern Flicker

17/13/2026

Red-eyed Vireo

27/13/2026

Carolina Wren

17/13/2026

Common Yellowthroat

17/13/2026

Birding Tips

  1. 1

    Walk along the water slowly, scanning overhanging branches for kingfishers and warblers.

  2. 2

    Check sandbars and gravel bars for shorebirds and terns.

  3. 3

    Visit during mid-May for peak warbler migration.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit Dennis Creek Wildlife Management Area - Conswell Road for birding?
The best months to visit Dennis Creek Wildlife Management Area - Conswell Road for birding are April-May, September-October. The best seasons are Spring and Fall.
What birds can I see at Dennis Creek Wildlife Management Area - Conswell Road?
Notable species at Dennis Creek Wildlife Management Area - Conswell Road include Canada Goose, Mourning Dove, Ring-billed Gull, American Herring Gull, Great Blue Heron. The area supports river/riparian, wetland habitats.
How difficult is birding at Dennis Creek Wildlife Management Area - Conswell Road?
Birding at Dennis Creek Wildlife Management Area - Conswell Road is rated as Moderate. Some trails may require moderate fitness and basic hiking ability.
What amenities are available at Dennis Creek Wildlife Management Area - Conswell Road?
Dennis Creek Wildlife Management Area - Conswell Road offers the following amenities: Parking, Trails.