Wetland birding habitat

Tuckahoe Wildlife Management Area

New Jersey · Northeast

Habitat
Wetland
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

April-May, September-October

About This Location

Tuckahoe Wildlife Management Area is a productive birding destination in New Jersey, with 262 species recorded on eBird. This wetland habitat attracts Canada Goose, Mallard, and Northern Pintail 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

Ruby-throated Hummingbird

Archilochus colubris

4/17/2026Cedar Lane Farms1 observed

Solitary Sandpiper

Tringa solitaria

4/17/2026Stockton University1 observed

Chuck-will's-widow

Antrostomus carolinensis

4/17/2026Home LBP2 observed

American Barn Owl

Tyto furcata

4/16/2026Stipson Island Rd.1 observed

Long-tailed Duck

Clangula hyemalis

4/16/2026Longport--11th St & Atlantic Ave jetties1 observed

Savannah Sparrow (Ipswich)

Passerculus sandwichensis

4/16/2026Heislerville WMA1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Mourning Dove

24/18/2026

Laughing Gull

84/18/2026

Forster's Tern

24/18/2026

Turkey Vulture

34/18/2026

Red-bellied Woodpecker

24/18/2026

Downy Woodpecker

14/18/2026

Hairy Woodpecker

14/18/2026

Northern Flicker

24/18/2026

White-eyed Vireo

34/18/2026

Blue Jay

24/18/2026

Tufted Titmouse

24/18/2026

Purple Martin

44/18/2026

Blue-gray Gnatcatcher

24/18/2026

Winter Wren

14/18/2026

Carolina Wren

14/18/2026

American Goldfinch

44/18/2026

Chipping Sparrow

24/18/2026

White-throated Sparrow

104/18/2026

Eastern Towhee

14/18/2026

Red-winged Blackbird

64/18/2026

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