Amico Island Park

New Jersey · Northeast

Habitat
CoastalUrban Park
Best Seasons
SpringFall
Difficulty

Easy

Best Months

April-May, September-October

About This Location

Amico Island Park is a productive birding destination in New Jersey, with 206 species recorded on eBird. This coastal and urban park habitat attracts Canada Goose, Mallard, and Bufflehead 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

American Tree Sparrow

Spizelloides arborea

3/5/2026Bradford Dam/Nike Park4 observed

American Robin (nigrideus)

Turdus migratorius

3/5/2026Red Lion Rd. 21 observed

Iceland Gull (kumlieni)

Larus glaucoides

3/5/2026Rte. 206 (near Columbus Market)1 observed

Iceland Gull

Larus glaucoides

3/5/20267–13 Columbus-Jobstown Rd, Columbus US-NJ 40.05273, -74.723251 observed

Wilson's Snipe

Gallinago delicata

3/5/2026Calcon Hook Rd.1 observed

Purple Finch

Haemorhous purpureus

3/5/2026109 Colonial Ave, Moorestown US-NJ 39.95890, -74.955801 observed

Cackling Goose

Branta hutchinsii

3/5/2026Philadelphia Naval Yard (restricted access)1 observed

Barred Owl

Strix varia

3/4/2026Casa and kitchen birding1 observed

Snow x Canada Goose (hybrid)

Anser caerulescens x Branta canadensis

3/4/2026Red Lion Rd. 21 observed

Red-headed Woodpecker

Melanerpes erythrocephalus

3/4/2026Pennypack Ecological Restoration Trust1 observed

Red-tailed Hawk (abieticola)

Buteo jamaicensis

3/4/2026Packer Marine Terminal Port (restricted access)1 observed

Dark-eyed Junco (Slate-colored/cismontanus)

Junco hyemalis

3/4/2026Haverford College (Delaware Co.)1 observed

Pine Siskin

Spinus pinus

3/4/2026Home1 observed

Orange-crowned Warbler

Leiothlypis celata

3/3/2026Home1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Canada Goose

13/1/2026

Mallard

123/1/2026

Bufflehead

13/1/2026

Common Merganser

103/1/2026

Downy Woodpecker

23/1/2026

Northern Flicker

13/1/2026

Tufted Titmouse

13/1/2026

Brown Creeper

13/1/2026

Northern Mockingbird

13/1/2026

Canvasback

593/1/2026

Common Goldeneye

113/1/2026

Hooded Merganser

53/1/2026

Mourning Dove

73/1/2026

Ring-billed Gull

153/1/2026

American Herring Gull

13/1/2026

Double-crested Cormorant

123/1/2026

Great Blue Heron

13/1/2026

Turkey Vulture

23/1/2026

Bald Eagle

23/1/2026

Red-tailed Hawk

13/1/2026

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 Amico Island Park for birding?
The best months to visit Amico Island Park for birding are April-May, September-October. The best seasons are Spring and Fall.
What birds can I see at Amico Island Park?
Notable species at Amico Island Park include Canada Goose, Mallard, Bufflehead, Common Merganser, Downy Woodpecker. The area supports coastal, urban park habitats.
How difficult is birding at Amico Island Park?
Birding at Amico Island Park is rated as Easy. The trails and viewing areas are accessible for birders of all experience levels.
What amenities are available at Amico Island Park?
Amico Island Park offers the following amenities: Parking, Restrooms, Trails.