Tuckerton - Great Bay Bvld. Wildlife Management Area

New Jersey · Northeast

Habitat
CoastalWetland
Best Seasons
SpringFall
Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

April-May, September-October

About This Location

Tuckerton - Great Bay Bvld. Wildlife Management Area is a productive birding destination in New Jersey, with 274 species recorded on eBird. This coastal and wetland habitat attracts Brant, Canada Goose, and American Black 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

Red-throated Loon

Gavia stellata

3/1/2026Amasa Landing (use Edwin B Forsythe NWR--Burlington County Saltmarsh for checklists from watercraft)2 observed

Red-breasted Merganser

Mergus serrator

3/1/2026Amasa Landing (use Edwin B Forsythe NWR--Burlington County Saltmarsh for checklists from watercraft)3 observed

Black-headed Gull

Chroicocephalus ridibundus

3/1/2026Edwin B. Forsythe NWR--Wildlife Drive (8-mile auto tour loop only)2 observed

Boat-tailed Grackle

Quiscalus major

3/1/2026Amasa Landing (use Edwin B Forsythe NWR--Burlington County Saltmarsh for checklists from watercraft)11 observed

Rough-legged Hawk

Buteo lagopus

2/28/2026Amasa Landing Rd E, Tuckerton US-NJ 39.57825, -74.454991 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Brant

503/6/2026

Canada Goose

103/6/2026

Mallard

63/6/2026

American Black Duck

63/6/2026

Greater Scaup

63/6/2026

Bufflehead

43/6/2026

Hooded Merganser

63/6/2026

Ring-billed Gull

43/6/2026

American Herring Gull

203/6/2026

Great Black-backed Gull

13/6/2026

Common Loon

13/6/2026

Great Egret

33/6/2026

Great Blue Heron

63/6/2026

Northern Harrier

13/6/2026

Yellow-rumped Warbler

33/6/2026

Common Goldeneye

23/3/2026

American Crow

13/3/2026

Common Raven

13/3/2026

Dark-eyed Junco

13/3/2026

Song Sparrow

73/3/2026

Birding Tips

  1. 1

    Check rocky shorelines and jetties at low tide for shorebirds.

  2. 2

    Scan offshore waters with a spotting scope for seabirds and waterfowl.

  3. 3

    Visit during mid-May for peak warbler migration.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit Tuckerton - Great Bay Bvld. Wildlife Management Area for birding?
The best months to visit Tuckerton - Great Bay Bvld. Wildlife Management Area for birding are April-May, September-October. The best seasons are Spring and Fall.
What birds can I see at Tuckerton - Great Bay Bvld. Wildlife Management Area?
Notable species at Tuckerton - Great Bay Bvld. Wildlife Management Area include Brant, Canada Goose, American Black Duck, Bufflehead, Common Goldeneye. The area supports coastal, wetland habitats.
How difficult is birding at Tuckerton - Great Bay Bvld. Wildlife Management Area?
Birding at Tuckerton - Great Bay Bvld. Wildlife Management Area is rated as Moderate. Some trails may require moderate fitness and basic hiking ability.
What amenities are available at Tuckerton - Great Bay Bvld. Wildlife Management Area?
Tuckerton - Great Bay Bvld. Wildlife Management Area offers the following amenities: Parking, Trails.