Scherman-Hoffman Wildlife Sanctuary
New Jersey · Northeast
About This Location
Scherman-Hoffman Wildlife Sanctuary is a productive birding destination in New Jersey, with 201 species recorded on eBird. This forest and wetland habitat attracts Canada Goose, Mourning Dove, and Turkey Vulture among many others. Spring and fall migration bring waves of warblers and shorebirds through the area.
Location
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Live Bird Data
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Notable Sightings
Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days
American Bittern
Botaurus lentiginosus
Bank Swallow
Riparia riparia
Northern Harrier
Circus hudsonius
Yellow-rumped Warbler
Setophaga coronata
Red-headed Woodpecker
Melanerpes erythrocephalus
Common Loon
Gavia immer
Red Crossbill
Loxia curvirostra
Barred Owl
Strix varia
Monk Parakeet
Myiopsitta monachus
Least Flycatcher
Empidonax minimus
Rock Pigeon
Columba livia
Blue Grosbeak
Passerina caerulea
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Chimney Swift
Hairy Woodpecker
Pileated Woodpecker
Eastern Wood-Pewee
Blue Jay
Northern House Wren
Gray Catbird
Veery
Wood Thrush
American Robin
American Goldfinch
Song Sparrow
Eastern Towhee
Common Yellowthroat
Northern Cardinal
Red-shouldered Hawk
American Crow
Baltimore Oriole
Mourning Dove
Turkey Vulture
Birding Tips
- 1
Listen for vocalizations to locate canopy-dwelling warblers and vireos.
- 2
Check forest edges and clearings for flycatchers and thrushes.
- 3
Visit during mid-May for peak warbler migration.
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