Paulks Pasture Wildlife Management Area

Georgia · Southeast

Habitat
GrasslandWetland
Best Seasons
SpringFallWinter
Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

October-April

About This Location

Paulks Pasture Wildlife Management Area is a productive birding destination in Georgia, with 203 species recorded on eBird. This grassland and wetland habitat attracts Turkey Vulture, Red-shouldered Hawk, and Yellow-bellied Sapsucker among many others. Mild winters attract waterfowl and sparrows, while spring and fall migration bring neotropical songbirds.

Location

Loading map...

Notable Species

Live Bird Data

Powered by eBird / Cornell Lab of Ornithology

Notable Sightings

Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days

Painted Bunting

Passerina ciris

3/5/2026Noels Brandon's 400 Franklin Street, Darien, Georgia, US (31.37, -81.432)1 observed

Western Tanager

Piranga ludoviciana

3/5/2026St Simons Island our neighborhoood1 observed

American Black Duck

Anas rubripes

3/5/2026Hidden Lakes, Brunswick2 observed

Barn Swallow

Hirundo rustica

3/5/2026Jekyll Island--Clam Creek Picnic Area 1 observed

White-winged Dove

Zenaida asiatica

3/4/2026Backyard

Winter Wren

Troglodytes hiemalis

3/1/2026Paulks Pasture WMA2 observed

Lincoln's Sparrow

Melospiza lincolnii

3/1/2026Paulks Pasture WMA1 observed

Henslow's Sparrow

Centronyx henslowii

3/1/2026Paulks Pasture WMA3 observed

Clay-colored Sparrow

Spizella pallida

3/1/2026Paulks Pasture WMA1 observed

Parasitic Jaeger

Stercorarius parasiticus

2/28/2026Jekyll Island--Driftwood Beach3 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Turkey Vulture

23/1/2026

Red-shouldered Hawk

13/1/2026

Yellow-bellied Sapsucker

13/1/2026

Red-bellied Woodpecker

13/1/2026

Downy Woodpecker

13/1/2026

Eastern Phoebe

13/1/2026

White-eyed Vireo

13/1/2026

Blue-headed Vireo

13/1/2026

Blue Jay

13/1/2026

Tree Swallow

183/1/2026

Ruby-crowned Kinglet

13/1/2026

Carolina Wren

13/1/2026

Gray Catbird

23/1/2026

Northern Mockingbird

13/1/2026

Eastern Bluebird

43/1/2026

Cedar Waxwing

33/1/2026

Chipping Sparrow

153/1/2026

Eastern Towhee

13/1/2026

Black-and-white Warbler

13/1/2026

Palm Warbler

13/1/2026

Birding Tips

  1. 1

    Scan fence posts and utility wires for perching raptors and kingbirds.

  2. 2

    Walk field edges at dawn when sparrows and grassland species are most vocal.

  3. 3

    Check for wintering sparrows in brushy edges from November through February.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit Paulks Pasture Wildlife Management Area for birding?
The best months to visit Paulks Pasture Wildlife Management Area for birding are October-April. The best seasons are Spring and Fall and Winter.
What birds can I see at Paulks Pasture Wildlife Management Area?
Notable species at Paulks Pasture Wildlife Management Area include Turkey Vulture, Red-shouldered Hawk, Yellow-bellied Sapsucker, Red-bellied Woodpecker, Downy Woodpecker. The area supports grassland, wetland habitats.
How difficult is birding at Paulks Pasture Wildlife Management Area?
Birding at Paulks Pasture Wildlife Management Area is rated as Moderate. Some trails may require moderate fitness and basic hiking ability.
What amenities are available at Paulks Pasture Wildlife Management Area?
Paulks Pasture Wildlife Management Area offers the following amenities: Parking, Trails.