Wetland birding habitat

Tillman Road Wildlife Management Area

New York · Northeast

Habitat
Wetland
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

April-May, September-October

About This Location

Tillman Road Wildlife Management Area is a productive birding destination in New York, with 205 species recorded on eBird. This wetland habitat attracts Canada Goose, Red-bellied Woodpecker, and Downy Woodpecker 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

Short-billed Dowitcher

Limnodromus griseus

7/13/2026Iroquois NWR--Kumpf Marsh1 observed

Fish Crow

Corvus ossifragus

7/12/202620 Queens Drive1 observed

Merlin

Falco columbarius

7/12/2026Snyder Dr.2 observed

Sandhill Crane

Antigone canadensis

7/11/2026Tonawanda WMA--Wood Marsh (West)2 observed

Trumpeter Swan

Cygnus buccinator

7/11/2026Iroquois NWR--Schoolhouse Marsh Overlook2 observed

Grasshopper Sparrow

Ammodramus savannarum

7/11/2026Tillman Rd. WMA1 observed

Forster's Tern

Sterna forsteri

7/8/2026West Side Rowing Club1 observed

Greater Scaup

Aythya marila

7/8/2026West Side Rowing Club1 observed

Franklin's Gull

Leucophaeus pipixcan

7/8/2026Fort Erie--Peace Bridge (Ontario side)1 observed

Merlin (Taiga)

Falco columbarius

7/6/2026Snyder Dr.2 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Green Heron

17/12/2026

Turkey Vulture

17/12/2026

Red-bellied Woodpecker

17/12/2026

Eastern Warbling Vireo

27/12/2026

Marsh Wren

27/12/2026

American Robin

37/12/2026

Cedar Waxwing

47/12/2026

American Goldfinch

67/12/2026

Red-winged Blackbird

67/12/2026

Northern Cardinal

27/12/2026

Mourning Dove

17/11/2026

Killdeer

17/11/2026

Broad-winged Hawk

17/11/2026

Downy Woodpecker

37/11/2026

Pileated Woodpecker

17/11/2026

Northern Flicker

27/11/2026

Eastern Wood-Pewee

27/11/2026

Willow Flycatcher

67/11/2026

Great Crested Flycatcher

17/11/2026

Eastern Kingbird

17/11/2026

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 Tillman Road Wildlife Management Area for birding?
The best months to visit Tillman Road Wildlife Management Area for birding are April-May, September-October. The best seasons are Spring and Fall.
What birds can I see at Tillman Road Wildlife Management Area?
Notable species at Tillman Road Wildlife Management Area include Canada Goose, Red-bellied Woodpecker, Downy Woodpecker, Blue Jay, Black-capped Chickadee. The area supports wetland habitats.
How difficult is birding at Tillman Road Wildlife Management Area?
Birding at Tillman Road Wildlife Management Area is rated as Moderate. Some trails may require moderate fitness and basic hiking ability.
What amenities are available at Tillman Road Wildlife Management Area?
Tillman Road Wildlife Management Area offers the following amenities: Parking, Trails.