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Birding Near Jersey City, NJ

30 birding locations within 50 miles

New Jersey · United States

30

Locations

53+

Species

6

Habitats

3

Peak Seasons

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Birding Locations Near Jersey City

Forest birding habitat

New Jersey

1.1 mi away

Easy

Liberty State Park

Forest birding hotspot in New Jersey with 304 recorded species.

ForestWetlandSpringFall
Coastal birding habitat

New York

2.4 mi away

Challenging

Governors Island (N.Y. County)

Coastal birding hotspot in New York with 254 recorded species.

CoastalSpringFall
Urban Park birding habitat

New Jersey

2.6 mi away

Easy

Lincoln Park West

Urban Park birding hotspot in New Jersey with 220 recorded species.

Urban ParkSpringFall
A park area with a view of the brooklyn bridge.

New York

2.7 mi away

Easy

Brooklyn Bridge Park

Urban Park birding hotspot in New York with 220 recorded species.

Urban ParkSpringFall
Coastal birding habitat

New Jersey

4.1 mi away

Moderate

Ocean Terminal - The Peninsula

Coastal birding hotspot in New Jersey with 221 recorded species.

CoastalSpringFall
Urban Park birding habitat

New Jersey

4.5 mi away

Easy

Stephen R. Gregg County Park

Urban Park birding hotspot in New Jersey with 219 recorded species.

Urban ParkSpringFall
Urban Park birding habitat

New York

4.6 mi away

Easy

Bush Terminal Piers Park

Urban Park birding hotspot in New York with 229 recorded species.

Urban ParkSpringFall
Forest birding habitat

New Jersey

4.6 mi away

Moderate

Bayonne Golf Club

Forest birding hotspot in New Jersey with 200 recorded species.

ForestWetlandSpringFall
city skyline across body of water during daytime

New York

5.2 mi away

Easy

Central Park

Urban Park birding hotspot in New York with 276 recorded species.

Urban ParkSpringFall
Wetland birding habitat

New Jersey

5.4 mi away

Moderate

Meadowlands IBA - Mill Creek Marsh

Wetland birding hotspot in New Jersey with 231 recorded species.

WetlandRiver/RiparianSpringFall
a couple of birds standing on top of a lush green field

New Jersey

5.5 mi away

Easy

Richard W. DeKorte Park

Urban Park birding hotspot in New Jersey with 283 recorded species.

Urban ParkSpringFall
Wetland birding habitat

New Jersey

5.5 mi away

Moderate

Meadowlands IBA - Kearny Marsh

Wetland birding hotspot in New Jersey with 232 recorded species.

WetlandSpringFall
Lullwater and forested ravine in Prospect Park Brooklyn

New York

5.6 mi away

Easy

Prospect Park

Brooklyn's 585-acre birding gem with 280+ species, outstanding spring warbler migration, and lakeside waterfowl.

Urban ParkForestLakeSpringFall
Lake birding habitat

New York

5.8 mi away

Easy

Prospect Park - Prospect Lake

Lake birding hotspot in New York with 245 recorded species.

LakeUrban ParkSpringFall
Warblers in the Ramble area of Central Park during spring migration

New York

6.1 mi away

Easy

Central Park

Manhattan's surprising migrant trap with 280+ species in the heart of NYC.

Urban ParkForestSpringFall
Forest birding habitat

New Jersey

6.5 mi away

Moderate

Meadowlands District IBA

Forest birding hotspot in New Jersey with 249 recorded species.

ForestWetlandSpringFall
Wetland birding habitat

New Jersey

6.7 mi away

Moderate

Hackensack Meadowlands Conservation and Wildlife Area

Wetland birding hotspot in New Jersey with 203 recorded species.

WetlandSpringFall
Woodland landscape with overgrown fields and trees

New York

7.1 mi away

Easy

Central Park - North End (N of 97th Saint Transverse)

Urban Park birding hotspot in New York with 227 recorded species.

Urban ParkSpringFall
Urban Park birding habitat

New York

7.7 mi away

Easy

Clove Lakes Park

Urban Park birding hotspot in New York with 221 recorded species.

Urban ParkSpringFall
Coastal birding habitat

New York

8.0 mi away

Challenging

Randalls Island

Coastal birding hotspot in New York with 252 recorded species.

CoastalSpringFall
Forest birding habitat

New York

8.2 mi away

Moderate

Fort Wadsworth

Forest birding hotspot in New York with 225 recorded species.

ForestWetlandSpringFall
River/Riparian birding habitat

New Jersey

8.4 mi away

Easy

Meadowlands IBA - Losen Slote Creek Park

River/Riparian birding hotspot in New Jersey with 216 recorded species.

River/RiparianUrban ParkSpringFall
Urban Park birding habitat

New York

9.5 mi away

Easy

Calvert Vaux Park (Dreier-Offerman Park)

Urban Park birding hotspot in New York with 272 recorded species.

Urban ParkSpringFall
Coastal birding habitat

New York

9.6 mi away

Easy

Coney Island Creek Park

Coastal birding hotspot in New York with 257 recorded species.

CoastalRiver/RiparianUrban ParkSpringFall
Coastal birding habitat

New York

9.9 mi away

Easy

Canarsie Beach Park

Coastal birding hotspot in New York with 217 recorded species.

CoastalUrban ParkSpringFall
Forest birding habitat

New York

10.1 mi away

Easy

Forest Park

Forest birding hotspot in New York with 212 recorded species.

ForestUrban ParkSpringFall
Green grass and trees in a park.

New York

10.3 mi away

Easy

Salt Marsh Nature Center at Marine Park

Wetland birding hotspot in New York with 270 recorded species.

WetlandUrban ParkSpringFall
Mature oak forest canopy in Forest Park Queens

New York

10.5 mi away

Easy

Forest Park

Queens' mature oak forest with breeding owls, migrant warblers, and the legendary Waterhole.

ForestUrban ParkSpringWinter
Urban Park birding habitat

New Jersey

10.5 mi away

Easy

Overpeck County Park

Urban Park birding hotspot in New Jersey with 234 recorded species.

Urban ParkSpringFall
River/Riparian birding habitat

New York

10.6 mi away

Moderate

River Road marshes and RR tracks

River/Riparian birding hotspot in New York with 217 recorded species.

River/RiparianSpringFall

Top Species Near Jersey City

Notable birds found at locations within 50 miles:

BrantCanada GooseMallardAmerican Black DuckKilldeerBuffleheadMute SwanGadwallGreen-winged TealGreater ScaupRuddy DuckRock PigeonGreat Black-backed GullCommon LoonRed-tailed HawkCedar WaxwingAmerican WigeonLong-tailed DuckBlack VultureWood DuckNorthern ShovelerAmerican Herring GullAmerican RobinHouse SparrowWhite-throated Sparrow+28 more

Habitats & Seasons

Habitat Types:

Urban Park19 locations
Forest8 locations
Wetland8 locations
Coastal5 locations
River/Riparian4 locations
Lake2 locations

Best Seasons:

Spring30 locations
Fall29 locations
Winter1 location

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the best birding spots near Jersey City, NJ?▼
Top birding locations within 50 miles of Jersey City include Liberty State Park, Governors Island (N.Y. County), Lincoln Park West, Brooklyn Bridge Park, Ocean Terminal - The Peninsula. These spots offer forest, wetland, coastal habitats.
What birds can I see near Jersey City?▼
Birders near Jersey City can spot species including Brant, Canada Goose, Mallard, American Black Duck, Killdeer, Bufflehead, Mute Swan, Gadwall. The area's 6 habitat types support diverse birdlife year-round.
When is the best time for birding near Jersey City?▼
The best seasons for birding near Jersey City are Spring and Fall and Winter. Spring migration is particularly rewarding. Fall brings migrating raptors and songbirds.
How many birding locations are near Jersey City?▼
There are 30 documented birding locations within 50 miles of Jersey City, NJ, ranging from 1.1 to 10.6 miles from the city center.

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