Forest birding habitat

Glades Wildlife Refuge - Turkey Point

New Jersey · Northeast

Habitat
ForestWetland
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

April-May, September-October

About This Location

Glades Wildlife Refuge - Turkey Point is a productive birding destination in New Jersey, with 254 species recorded on eBird. This forest and wetland habitat attracts Mute Swan, American Herring Gull, and Great Blue Heron 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

Sedge Wren

Cistothorus stellaris

7/20/2026Bombay Hook NWR--Raymond Pool1 observed

Eurasian Collared-Dove

Streptopelia decaocto

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

Hudsonian Godwit

Limosa haemastica

7/19/2026Bombay Hook NWR1 observed

Pileated Woodpecker

Dryocopus pileatus

7/19/2026346 Goshen Swainton Rd, Cape May Court House US-NJ 39.13274, -74.830371 observed

Northern Harrier

Circus hudsonius

7/17/2026Little Creek WA--Mahon Impoundment1 observed

Royal Tern

Thalasseus maximus

7/16/2026East Point Lighthouse

Boat-tailed Grackle

Quiscalus major

7/14/2026Bombay Hook NWR--Raymond Pool2 observed

Red-shouldered Hawk

Buteo lineatus

7/13/2026200 Goshen Swainton Rd, Cape May Court House US-NJ 39.12807, -74.823931 observed

Ruff

Calidris pugnax

7/11/2026Bombay Hook National Wildlife Refuge1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

American Black Duck

47/20/2026

Clapper Rail

27/20/2026

American Oystercatcher

27/20/2026

Short-billed Dowitcher

17/20/2026

Spotted Sandpiper

17/20/2026

Lesser Yellowlegs

27/20/2026

Willet

17/20/2026

Greater Yellowlegs

17/20/2026

Least Sandpiper

37/20/2026

Laughing Gull

87/20/2026

Least Tern

37/20/2026

Caspian Tern

17/20/2026

Forster's Tern

67/20/2026

Royal Tern

17/20/2026

Yellow-crowned Night Heron

47/20/2026

Black-crowned Night Heron

107/20/2026

Snowy Egret

17/20/2026

Green Heron

27/20/2026

Great Blue Heron

57/20/2026

Osprey

107/20/2026

Birding Tips

  1. 1

    Listen for vocalizations to locate canopy-dwelling warblers and vireos.

  2. 2

    Check forest edges and clearings for flycatchers and thrushes.

  3. 3

    Visit during mid-May for peak warbler migration.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit Glades Wildlife Refuge - Turkey Point for birding?
The best months to visit Glades Wildlife Refuge - Turkey Point for birding are April-May, September-October. The best seasons are Spring and Fall.
What birds can I see at Glades Wildlife Refuge - Turkey Point?
Notable species at Glades Wildlife Refuge - Turkey Point include Mute Swan, American Herring Gull, Great Blue Heron, Bald Eagle, Canada Goose. The area supports forest, wetland habitats.
How difficult is birding at Glades Wildlife Refuge - Turkey Point?
Birding at Glades Wildlife Refuge - Turkey Point is rated as Moderate. Some trails may require moderate fitness and basic hiking ability.
What amenities are available at Glades Wildlife Refuge - Turkey Point?
Glades Wildlife Refuge - Turkey Point offers the following amenities: Parking, Trails.