Coastal birding habitat

Tuckerton - Great Bay Bvld. Wildlife Management Area

New Jersey · Northeast

Habitat
CoastalWetland
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

April-May, September-October

About This Location

Tuckerton - Great Bay Bvld. Wildlife Management Area is a productive birding destination in New Jersey, with 274 species recorded on eBird. This coastal and wetland habitat attracts Brant, Canada Goose, and American Black Duck 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

Red-necked Phalarope

Phalaropus lobatus

7/18/2026Edwin B. Forsythe NWR (formerly Brig)1 observed

Green-winged Teal

Anas crecca

7/18/2026Edwin B. Forsythe NWR--Wildlife Drive (8-mile auto tour loop only)1 observed

Black-necked Stilt (Black-necked)

Himantopus mexicanus

7/18/2026Edwin B. Forsythe NWR--Wildlife Drive (8-mile auto tour loop only)1 observed

Green-winged Teal (American)

Anas crecca

7/18/2026Edwin B. Forsythe NWR--Wildlife Drive (8-mile auto tour loop only)1 observed

Trumpeter Swan

Cygnus buccinator

7/16/2026Mimi's2 observed

Eurasian Collared-Dove

Streptopelia decaocto

7/16/2026Edwin B. Forsythe NWR--Wildlife Drive (8-mile auto tour loop only)

Marbled Godwit

Limosa fedoa

7/16/2026Edwin B. Forsythe NWR--Wildlife Drive (8-mile auto tour loop only)

White-faced Ibis

Plegadis chihi

7/15/2026Edwin B. Forsythe NWR--Wildlife Drive (8-mile auto tour loop only)1 observed

Pied-billed Grebe

Podilymbus podiceps

7/15/2026Edwin B. Forsythe NWR--Wildlife Drive (8-mile auto tour loop only)1 observed

Black-necked Stilt

Himantopus mexicanus

7/15/2026Edwin B. Forsythe NWR (formerly Brig)1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Mallard

17/17/2026

Mourning Dove

57/17/2026

Clapper Rail

27/17/2026

American Oystercatcher

37/17/2026

Semipalmated Plover

17/17/2026

Hudsonian Whimbrel

87/17/2026

Short-billed Dowitcher

157/17/2026

Spotted Sandpiper

27/17/2026

Willet

107/17/2026

Least Sandpiper

107/17/2026

Semipalmated Sandpiper

17/17/2026

Laughing Gull

257/17/2026

American Herring Gull

87/17/2026

Great Black-backed Gull

67/17/2026

Black Skimmer

27/17/2026

Least Tern

27/17/2026

Forster's Tern

57/17/2026

Royal Tern

37/17/2026

Double-crested Cormorant

17/17/2026

Glossy Ibis

47/17/2026

Birding Tips

  1. 1

    Check rocky shorelines and jetties at low tide for shorebirds.

  2. 2

    Scan offshore waters with a spotting scope for seabirds and waterfowl.

  3. 3

    Visit during mid-May for peak warbler migration.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit Tuckerton - Great Bay Bvld. Wildlife Management Area for birding?
The best months to visit Tuckerton - Great Bay Bvld. Wildlife Management Area for birding are April-May, September-October. The best seasons are Spring and Fall.
What birds can I see at Tuckerton - Great Bay Bvld. Wildlife Management Area?
Notable species at Tuckerton - Great Bay Bvld. Wildlife Management Area include Brant, Canada Goose, American Black Duck, Bufflehead, Common Goldeneye. The area supports coastal, wetland habitats.
How difficult is birding at Tuckerton - Great Bay Bvld. Wildlife Management Area?
Birding at Tuckerton - Great Bay Bvld. Wildlife Management Area is rated as Moderate. Some trails may require moderate fitness and basic hiking ability.
What amenities are available at Tuckerton - Great Bay Bvld. Wildlife Management Area?
Tuckerton - Great Bay Bvld. Wildlife Management Area offers the following amenities: Parking, Trails.