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 Bittern

Botaurus exilis

5/31/2026Greycar Rion Memorial Refuge (my yard) [GRMR-BY]1 observed

Red Knot

Calidris canutus

5/31/2026Wilmington Airport1000 observed

Black-bellied Plover

Pluvialis squatarola

5/31/2026Flood Gate2 observed

Ruddy Turnstone

Arenaria interpres

5/31/2026Flood Gate250 observed

Common Merganser

Mergus merganser

5/31/2026Chadds Ford Marsh3 observed

Dickcissel

Spiza americana

5/31/2026Charles E. Price Memorial Park2 observed

Alder Flycatcher

Empidonax alnorum

5/31/2026Augustine Wildlife Area--Ashton Tract1 observed

Savannah Sparrow

Passerculus sandwichensis

5/31/2026Charles E. Price Memorial Park2 observed

Seaside Sparrow

Ammospiza maritima

5/31/2026Stave Landing Rd. - The Rocks Tract1 observed

Mississippi Kite

Ictinia mississippiensis

5/30/2026Big Elk Creek SP--Fair Hill Trail1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Wood Duck

15/19/2026

Ruby-throated Hummingbird

15/19/2026

Great Blue Heron

15/19/2026

Mourning Dove

35/19/2026

Yellow-billed Cuckoo

15/19/2026

Red-bellied Woodpecker

15/19/2026

Eastern Wood-Pewee

35/19/2026

Great Crested Flycatcher

25/19/2026

White-eyed Vireo

45/19/2026

Red-eyed Vireo

55/19/2026

Blue Jay

15/19/2026

Carolina Wren

15/19/2026

Gray Catbird

35/19/2026

Northern Mockingbird

15/19/2026

Wood Thrush

35/19/2026

Field Sparrow

15/19/2026

Eastern Towhee

65/19/2026

Red-winged Blackbird

35/19/2026

Brown-headed Cowbird

55/19/2026

Common Yellowthroat

35/19/2026

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.