Edwin B. Forsythe National Wildlife Refuge
New Jersey · Northeast
Moderate
April-May, September-October
$4 per vehicle
Open daily, sunrise to sunset
About This Location
Edwin B. Forsythe National Wildlife Refuge is a productive birding destination in New Jersey, with 348 species recorded on eBird. This wetland habitat attracts Snow Goose, Brant, and Canada Goose 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
Rough-legged Hawk
Buteo lagopus
Osprey
Pandion haliaetus
Tree Swallow
Tachycineta bicolor
Ross's Goose
Anser rossii
Red-throated Loon
Gavia stellata
Red-breasted Merganser
Mergus serrator
Black-headed Gull
Chroicocephalus ridibundus
Boat-tailed Grackle
Quiscalus major
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Snow Goose
Brant
Canada Goose
Mute Swan
Northern Shoveler
Gadwall
Mallard
American Black Duck
Northern Pintail
Green-winged Teal
Canvasback
Bufflehead
Common Goldeneye
Hooded Merganser
Common Merganser
Ruddy Duck
Mourning Dove
Ring-billed Gull
American Herring Gull
Great Black-backed Gull
Birding Tips
- 1
Bring waterproof boots for marsh trails and muddy edges.
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Scan the edges of open water for herons, egrets, and rails at dawn.
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Visit during mid-May for peak warbler migration.
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Check the refuge website for seasonal auto tour route schedules and any temporary closures before visiting.
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Stop at the visitor center for current bird sighting reports and trail condition updates.
Amenities
Nearby Attractions
- Atlantic City Boardwalk
- Brigantine Beach
- Noyes Museum of Art
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