Tuckerton - Great Bay Bvld Wildlife Management Area Inlet

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 Inlet is a productive birding destination in New Jersey, with 229 species recorded on eBird. This coastal and wetland habitat attracts Brant, American Oystercatcher, and American Herring Gull 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

203/4/2026

American Oystercatcher

53/4/2026

American Herring Gull

503/4/2026

Red-winged Blackbird

43/4/2026

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 Inlet for birding?
The best months to visit Tuckerton - Great Bay Bvld Wildlife Management Area Inlet 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 Inlet?
Notable species at Tuckerton - Great Bay Bvld Wildlife Management Area Inlet include Brant, American Oystercatcher, American Herring Gull, Red-winged Blackbird, Bufflehead. The area supports coastal, wetland habitats.
How difficult is birding at Tuckerton - Great Bay Bvld Wildlife Management Area Inlet?
Birding at Tuckerton - Great Bay Bvld Wildlife Management Area Inlet 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 Inlet?
Tuckerton - Great Bay Bvld Wildlife Management Area Inlet offers the following amenities: Parking, Trails.