Scherman-Hoffman Wildlife Sanctuary
New Jersey · Northeast
About This Location
Scherman-Hoffman Wildlife Sanctuary is a productive birding destination in New Jersey, with 201 species recorded on eBird. This forest and wetland habitat attracts Canada Goose, Mourning Dove, and Turkey Vulture among many others. Spring and fall migration bring waves of warblers and shorebirds through the area.
Location
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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
Cackling Goose
Branta hutchinsii
Iceland Gull (kumlieni)
Larus glaucoides
Red-throated Loon
Gavia stellata
Barnacle x Cackling Goose (hybrid)
Branta leucopsis x hutchinsii
Greater White-fronted x Canada Goose (hybrid)
Anser albifrons x Branta canadensis
Snow x Canada Goose (hybrid)
Anser caerulescens x Branta canadensis
Lesser Black-backed Gull
Larus fuscus
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Canada Goose
Mourning Dove
Turkey Vulture
Red-bellied Woodpecker
Downy Woodpecker
Blue Jay
Tufted Titmouse
White-breasted Nuthatch
Carolina Wren
House Finch
Dark-eyed Junco
Northern Cardinal
Eastern Bluebird
White-throated Sparrow
Hairy Woodpecker
American Robin
American Goldfinch
Song Sparrow
Black-capped Chickadee
Brown-headed Cowbird
Birding Tips
- 1
Listen for vocalizations to locate canopy-dwelling warblers and vireos.
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Check forest edges and clearings for flycatchers and thrushes.
- 3
Visit during mid-May for peak warbler migration.
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