Wetland birding habitat

Tuckahoe Wildlife Management Area (Corbin City/Atlantic County)

New Jersey · Northeast

Habitat
Wetland
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

April-May, September-October

About This Location

Tuckahoe Wildlife Management Area (Corbin City/Atlantic County) is a productive birding destination in New Jersey, with 244 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

Franklin's Gull

Leucophaeus pipixcan

4/18/2026Wildlife Dr, Absecon US-NJ 39.46467, -74.446882 observed

Red-eyed Vireo

Vireo olivaceus

4/18/2026Farm1 observed

Great Crested Flycatcher

Myiarchus crinitus

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

Gull-billed Tern

Gelochelidon nilotica

4/18/2026Edwin B. Forsythe NWR (formerly Brig)1 observed

Least Bittern

Botaurus exilis

4/18/2026Edwin B. Forsythe NWR (formerly Brig)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

4/17/2026Edwin B. Forsythe NWR (formerly Brig)1 observed

Baltimore Oriole

Icterus galbula

4/17/2026Edwin B. Forsythe NWR (formerly Brig)1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Canada Goose

374/17/2026

Graylag x Canada Goose (hybrid)

14/17/2026

Mute Swan

664/17/2026

Gadwall

24/17/2026

Mallard

24/17/2026

Green-winged Teal

544/17/2026

Wild Turkey

14/17/2026

Mourning Dove

34/17/2026

Greater Yellowlegs

14/17/2026

Laughing Gull

24/17/2026

Ring-billed Gull

24/17/2026

American Herring Gull

264/17/2026

Forster's Tern

284/17/2026

Glossy Ibis

804/17/2026

Turkey Vulture

14/17/2026

Bald Eagle

14/17/2026

Red-bellied Woodpecker

24/17/2026

Downy Woodpecker

14/17/2026

Northern Flicker

14/17/2026

Fish Crow

24/17/2026

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