Coastal birding habitat

Tuckerton - Great Bay Bvld Wildlife Management Area Inlet

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 Inlet is a productive birding destination in New Jersey, with 229 species recorded on eBird. This coastal and wetland habitat attracts Brant, American Oystercatcher, and American Herring Gull 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

Mississippi Kite

Ictinia mississippiensis

7/21/2026Garden State Parkway N, Port Republic US-NJ 39.54069, -74.477501 observed

Wilson's Phalarope

Phalaropus tricolor

7/21/2026Edwin B. Forsythe NWR (formerly Brig)1 observed

Black-necked Stilt

Himantopus mexicanus

7/21/2026Edwin B. Forsythe NWR (formerly Brig)1 observed

Red-necked Phalarope

Phalaropus lobatus

7/21/2026Edwin B. Forsythe NWR (formerly Brig)2 observed

Ruff

Calidris pugnax

7/21/2026Edwin B. Forsythe NWR (formerly Brig)1 observed

Black-necked Stilt (Black-necked)

Himantopus mexicanus

7/21/2026Edwin B. Forsythe NWR (formerly Brig)5 observed

Pied-billed Grebe

Podilymbus podiceps

7/21/2026Edwin B. Forsythe NWR (formerly Brig)1 observed

Green-winged Teal (American)

Anas crecca

7/21/2026Edwin B. Forsythe NWR (formerly Brig)1 observed

Green-winged Teal

Anas crecca

7/21/2026Edwin B. Forsythe NWR--Gull Pond1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Canada Goose

707/21/2026

Mute Swan

57/21/2026

Mallard

157/21/2026

Mourning Dove

27/21/2026

Clapper Rail

47/21/2026

American Oystercatcher

57/21/2026

Black-bellied Plover

137/21/2026

Killdeer

27/21/2026

Spotted Sandpiper

17/21/2026

Willet

37/21/2026

Greater Yellowlegs

197/21/2026

Red Knot

17/21/2026

Least Sandpiper

907/21/2026

Western Sandpiper

17/21/2026

Semipalmated Sandpiper

11007/21/2026

Laughing Gull

707/21/2026

Ring-billed Gull

67/21/2026

American Herring Gull

487/21/2026

Great Black-backed Gull

37/21/2026

Black Skimmer

457/21/2026

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 Inlet for birding?
The best months to visit Tuckerton - Great Bay Bvld Wildlife Management Area Inlet 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 Inlet?
Notable species at Tuckerton - Great Bay Bvld Wildlife Management Area Inlet include Brant, American Oystercatcher, American Herring Gull, Red-winged Blackbird, Bufflehead. The area supports coastal, wetland habitats.
How difficult is birding at Tuckerton - Great Bay Bvld Wildlife Management Area Inlet?
Birding at Tuckerton - Great Bay Bvld Wildlife Management Area Inlet 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 Inlet?
Tuckerton - Great Bay Bvld Wildlife Management Area Inlet offers the following amenities: Parking, Trails.