Forest birding habitat

Whitesbog (Burlington County)

New Jersey · Northeast

Habitat
ForestWetland
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

April-May, September-October

About This Location

Whitesbog (Burlington County) is a productive birding destination in New Jersey, with 231 species recorded on eBird. This forest and wetland habitat attracts Canada Goose, Tundra Swan, and Wood 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

Yellow-breasted Chat

Icteria virens

6/2/2026Kinkora Trail1 observed

Virginia Rail

Rallus limicola

6/1/2026Assunpink WMA1 observed

Summer Tanager

Piranga rubra

6/1/2026Rancocas Creek Drive1 observed

Olive-sided Flycatcher

Contopus cooperi

6/1/2026Rancocas Creek Drive1 observed

Red-shouldered Hawk

Buteo lineatus

6/1/2026Burrs Mill Road1 observed

Gull-billed Tern

Gelochelidon nilotica

5/31/2026Franklin Parker Preserve--Main Section (includes Chatsworth Lake)2 observed

Hermit Thrush

Catharus guttatus

5/31/2026USGS BBS Spraguetown 3 481 observed

Red-headed Woodpecker

Melanerpes erythrocephalus

5/31/2026USGS BBS Spraguetown 3 461 observed

Nashville Warbler

Leiothlypis ruficapilla

5/30/2026Colliers Mills WMA1 observed

Least Bittern

Botaurus exilis

5/30/2026Franklin Parker Preserve--Goodwater1 observed

Mourning Warbler

Geothlypis philadelphia

5/29/20265219 8th Street (Camp Dix), Fort Dix, New Jersey, US (Restricted Access)1 observed

Cape May Warbler

Setophaga tigrina

5/29/2026Camp DIX1 observed

White-throated Sparrow

Zonotrichia albicollis

5/28/2026Wells Mills Park1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Mourning Dove

35/27/2026

Semipalmated Plover

25/27/2026

Spotted Sandpiper

15/27/2026

Great Blue Heron

25/27/2026

Turkey Vulture

45/27/2026

Northern Flicker

15/27/2026

Eastern Wood-Pewee

35/27/2026

Great Crested Flycatcher

35/27/2026

Eastern Kingbird

25/27/2026

White-eyed Vireo

25/27/2026

Red-eyed Vireo

25/27/2026

Blue Jay

15/27/2026

American Crow

25/27/2026

Tree Swallow

65/27/2026

Purple Martin

15/27/2026

Barn Swallow

105/27/2026

Blue-gray Gnatcatcher

35/27/2026

Gray Catbird

85/27/2026

Northern Mockingbird

25/27/2026

American Robin

65/27/2026

Birding Tips

  1. 1

    Listen for vocalizations to locate canopy-dwelling warblers and vireos.

  2. 2

    Check forest edges and clearings for flycatchers and thrushes.

  3. 3

    Visit during mid-May for peak warbler migration.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit Whitesbog (Burlington County) for birding?
The best months to visit Whitesbog (Burlington County) for birding are April-May, September-October. The best seasons are Spring and Fall.
What birds can I see at Whitesbog (Burlington County)?
Notable species at Whitesbog (Burlington County) include Canada Goose, Tundra Swan, Wood Duck, Mallard, American Black Duck. The area supports forest, wetland habitats.
How difficult is birding at Whitesbog (Burlington County)?
Birding at Whitesbog (Burlington County) is rated as Moderate. Some trails may require moderate fitness and basic hiking ability.
What amenities are available at Whitesbog (Burlington County)?
Whitesbog (Burlington County) offers the following amenities: Parking, Trails.