Wetland birding habitat

Heislerville Wildlife Management Area

New Jersey · Northeast

Habitat
Wetland
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

April-May, September-October

About This Location

Heislerville Wildlife Management Area is a productive birding destination in New Jersey, with 279 species recorded on eBird. This wetland habitat attracts Canada Goose, Mute Swan, and Gadwall 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

Semipalmated Sandpiper

Calidris pusilla

4/18/202610 47th St, Sea Isle City US-NJ 39.15054, -74.6935924 observed

Red-eyed Vireo

Vireo olivaceus

4/18/2026Farm1 observed

Great Crested Flycatcher

Myiarchus crinitus

4/18/2026Tuckahoe WMA (Cape May Co.)1 observed

Blue-winged Warbler

Vermivora cyanoptera

4/18/2026Belleplain SF1 observed

Pileated Woodpecker

Dryocopus pileatus

4/18/2026346 Goshen Swainton Rd, Cape May Court House US-NJ 39.13274, -74.830371 observed

Wood Thrush

Hylocichla mustelina

4/18/2026Belleplain SF--Pine Swamp Rd.1 observed

Chuck-will's-widow

Antrostomus carolinensis

4/17/2026A&J Mobile Home Park Unit 20 My Yard1 observed

Worm-eating Warbler

Helmitheros vermivorum

4/17/2026Bevan WMA--Ackley Rd1 observed

Ruby-throated Hummingbird

Archilochus colubris

4/17/2026Cedar Lane Farms1 observed

Red-necked Grebe

Podiceps grisegena

4/17/2026Cape May–Lewes Ferry Terminal1 observed

American Barn Owl

Tyto furcata

4/16/2026Stipson Island Rd.1 observed

Savannah Sparrow (Ipswich)

Passerculus sandwichensis

4/16/2026Heislerville WMA1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Canada Goose

44/16/2026

Mallard

24/16/2026

Lesser Yellowlegs

14/16/2026

Greater Yellowlegs

14/16/2026

Laughing Gull

64/16/2026

Ring-billed Gull

14/16/2026

American Herring Gull

14/16/2026

Black Skimmer

34/16/2026

Forster's Tern

24/16/2026

Double-crested Cormorant

34/16/2026

Great Egret

24/16/2026

Osprey

74/16/2026

Red-winged Blackbird

24/16/2026

Gadwall

14/16/2026

American Black Duck

14/16/2026

Dunlin

7004/16/2026

Great Blue Heron

14/16/2026

Bald Eagle

14/16/2026

Carolina Wren

14/16/2026

European Starling

34/16/2026

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 Heislerville Wildlife Management Area for birding?
The best months to visit Heislerville Wildlife Management Area for birding are April-May, September-October. The best seasons are Spring and Fall.
What birds can I see at Heislerville Wildlife Management Area?
Notable species at Heislerville Wildlife Management Area include Canada Goose, Mute Swan, Gadwall, Mallard, American Black Duck. The area supports wetland habitats.
How difficult is birding at Heislerville Wildlife Management Area?
Birding at Heislerville Wildlife Management Area is rated as Moderate. Some trails may require moderate fitness and basic hiking ability.
What amenities are available at Heislerville Wildlife Management Area?
Heislerville Wildlife Management Area offers the following amenities: Parking, Trails.