Wintering waterfowl include Pintail, Green-winged Teal, Canvasback, Mallard, and Black Duck, Tundra Swan and Canada Goose. Winter: Bald Eagles have been seen fishing over the rivers. September or October are good months, when elusive wetland birds such as Common Moorhen, Wood Duck and Bitterns can be spotted, and Bald Eagle, Northern Harrier, Osprey or Peregrine Falcon might pass overhead. High Hill Road, Jefferson Lane, and CR 601/Pedricktown Road cut through the marshes and offer several places to stop and scan or get out for a walk.ĭON'T MISS: Walk Jefferson Lane, a dirt road across the street from the parking area on High Hill Road, for good views of Birch Creek marsh. Rare birds turn up regularly and other animals such as muskrat, amphibians and many turtles can be found seasonally. The mixture of salt marsh, brackish, and freshwater wetlands make this a great area for wading birds, shorebirds, raptors, ducks and other waterfowl year round. SITE DESCRIPTION: The marshes surrounding Birch Creek, Raccoon Creek and Oldman’s Creek in Northwestern Gloucester County are well known by New Jersey birders. Take the gravel road immediately on the Left after entering. SPECIAL FEATURES: Look for improvements such as viewing platforms closer to Oldman’s Creek along Pedricktown Road in the future.Ī CLOSER LOOK: Dream Park, at Route 130 across from High Hill Road, is a good spot for lowland forest species. Do not park on private property and mind any “no parking” signs. ACCESS AND PARKING: Access any time of day.
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