Wetland birding habitat

Supawna Meadows National Wildlife Refuge

New Jersey · Northeast

Habitat
Wetland
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

April-May, September-October

About This Location

Supawna Meadows National Wildlife Refuge is a productive birding destination in New Jersey, with 200 species recorded on eBird. This wetland habitat attracts a wide variety of species 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 Tern

Sternula antillarum

7/14/2026Raccoon Creek2 observed

Canada Warbler

Cardellina canadensis

7/14/2026Brandywine Creek State Park1 observed

Savannah Sparrow

Passerculus sandwichensis

7/14/2026Brandywine Creek State Park1 observed

Cackling Goose

Branta hutchinsii

7/14/2026Brandywine Creek State Park1 observed

Solitary Sandpiper

Tringa solitaria

7/14/2026Brandywine Creek State Park1 observed

Hooded Merganser

Lophodytes cucullatus

7/14/2026Brandywine Creek State Park1 observed

Northern Shoveler

Spatula clypeata

7/14/2026Brandywine Creek State Park1 observed

Gadwall

Mareca strepera

7/14/2026Brandywine Creek State Park1 observed

Common Nighthawk

Chordeiles minor

7/14/2026Brandywine Creek State Park1 observed

Philadelphia Vireo

Vireo philadelphicus

7/14/2026Brandywine Creek State Park1 observed

White-throated Sparrow

Zonotrichia albicollis

7/14/2026Brandywine Creek State Park1 observed

Black-and-white Warbler

Mniotilta varia

7/14/2026Brandywine Creek State Park1 observed

Blue-winged Teal

Spatula discors

7/14/2026Brandywine Creek State Park1 observed

Fox Sparrow

Passerella iliaca

7/14/2026Brandywine Creek State Park1 observed

Brown Creeper

Certhia americana

7/14/2026Brandywine Creek State Park1 observed

Common Goldeneye

Bucephala clangula

7/14/2026Brandywine Creek State Park1 observed

Blackpoll Warbler

Setophaga striata

7/14/2026Brandywine Creek State Park1 observed

Golden-crowned Kinglet

Regulus satrapa

7/14/2026Brandywine Creek State Park1 observed

American Bittern

Botaurus lentiginosus

7/14/2026Brandywine Creek State Park1 observed

Nashville Warbler

Leiothlypis ruficapilla

7/14/2026Brandywine Creek State Park1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Mourning Dove

27/12/2026

Yellow-billed Cuckoo

47/12/2026

Laughing Gull

17/12/2026

Eastern Kingbird

17/12/2026

White-eyed Vireo

17/12/2026

Red-eyed Vireo

17/12/2026

Blue Jay

27/12/2026

Carolina Wren

17/12/2026

Gray Catbird

17/12/2026

Brown Thrasher

27/12/2026

Field Sparrow

37/12/2026

Eastern Towhee

27/12/2026

Yellow-breasted Chat

27/12/2026

Orchard Oriole

27/12/2026

Red-winged Blackbird

37/12/2026

Common Grackle

17/12/2026

Common Yellowthroat

37/12/2026

Northern Cardinal

27/12/2026

Blue Grosbeak

17/12/2026

Indigo Bunting

37/12/2026

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 Supawna Meadows National Wildlife Refuge for birding?
The best months to visit Supawna Meadows National Wildlife Refuge for birding are April-May, September-October. The best seasons are Spring and Fall.
What birds can I see at Supawna Meadows National Wildlife Refuge?
Notable species at Supawna Meadows National Wildlife Refuge include Great Blue Heron, Red-winged Blackbird, Mallard, Green Heron, Virginia Rail. The area supports wetland habitats.
How difficult is birding at Supawna Meadows National Wildlife Refuge?
Birding at Supawna Meadows National Wildlife Refuge is rated as Moderate. Some trails may require moderate fitness and basic hiking ability.
What amenities are available at Supawna Meadows National Wildlife Refuge?
Supawna Meadows National Wildlife Refuge offers the following amenities: Parking, Restrooms, Trails, Auto Tour Route.