Forest birding habitat

Bayonne Golf Club

New Jersey · Northeast

Habitat
ForestWetland
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

April-May, September-October

About This Location

Bayonne Golf Club is a productive birding destination in New Jersey, with 200 species recorded on eBird. This forest and wetland habitat attracts Long-tailed Duck, Black Vulture, and Brant 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

Black-bellied Whistling-Duck

Dendrocygna autumnalis

7/17/2026College Point Wetlands (formerly Flushing Airport)2 observed

Black-capped Chickadee

Poecile atricapillus

7/17/2026Sandy Hook--Spermaceti Cove area2 observed

Louisiana Waterthrush

Parkesia motacilla

7/17/2026Brooklyn Botanic Garden1 observed

Royal Tern

Thalasseus maximus

7/17/2026Plumb Beach2 observed

Least Flycatcher

Empidonax minimus

7/17/2026New York Botanical Garden1 observed

Northern Waterthrush

Parkesia noveboracensis

7/17/2026Central Park--The Ravine (incl. The Loch)1 observed

Carolina Chickadee

Poecile carolinensis

7/17/20261150 Wychwood Road, Westfield, New Jersey, US (40.671, -74.346)

Ruddy Turnstone

Arenaria interpres

7/17/2026Plumb Beach2 observed

Short-billed Dowitcher (griseus)

Limnodromus griseus

7/17/2026Plumb Beach16 observed

Sora

Porzana carolina

7/16/2026Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge--East Pond, south end1 observed

Eastern Phoebe

Sayornis phoebe

7/16/2026Prospect Park1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Black Skimmer

37/5/2026

Yellow-crowned Night Heron

87/5/2026

Great Egret

17/5/2026

Birding Tips

  1. 1

    Listen for vocalizations to locate canopy-dwelling warblers and vireos.

  2. 2

    Check forest edges and clearings for flycatchers and thrushes.

  3. 3

    Visit during mid-May for peak warbler migration.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit Bayonne Golf Club for birding?
The best months to visit Bayonne Golf Club for birding are April-May, September-October. The best seasons are Spring and Fall.
What birds can I see at Bayonne Golf Club?
Notable species at Bayonne Golf Club include Long-tailed Duck, Black Vulture, Brant, Canada Goose, Gadwall. The area supports forest, wetland habitats.
How difficult is birding at Bayonne Golf Club?
Birding at Bayonne Golf Club is rated as Moderate. Some trails may require moderate fitness and basic hiking ability.
What amenities are available at Bayonne Golf Club?
Bayonne Golf Club offers the following amenities: Parking, Trails.