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

Bufflehead

Bucephala albeola

6/2/2026Great Kills Park--Mudflats1 observed

Northern Waterthrush

Parkesia noveboracensis

6/2/2026Central Park--The Pool1 observed

Northern Rough-winged Swallow

Stelgidopteryx serripennis

6/2/2026Green-Wood Cemetery, Brooklyn1 observed

Wilson's Phalarope

Phalaropus tricolor

6/2/2026Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge--East Pond, south end2 observed

Pectoral Sandpiper

Calidris melanotos

6/2/2026Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge--East Pond, south end1 observed

Mourning Warbler

Geothlypis philadelphia

6/2/2026Prospect Park1 observed

White-throated Sparrow

Zonotrichia albicollis

6/2/2026Socrates Sculpture Park2 observed

Hudsonian Whimbrel

Numenius hudsonicus

6/2/2026Jamaica Bay, Yellow Bar Hassock1 observed

Caspian Tern

Hydroprogne caspia

6/2/2026Salt Marsh Nature Center at Marine Park1 observed

Canada Warbler

Cardellina canadensis

6/2/2026Central Park1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Brant

85/30/2026

Canada Goose

105/30/2026

Mallard

35/30/2026

American Black Duck

55/30/2026

Rock Pigeon

15/30/2026

Mourning Dove

15/30/2026

Laughing Gull

15/30/2026

Ring-billed Gull

205/30/2026

American Herring Gull

25/30/2026

Yellow-crowned Night Heron

85/30/2026

Snowy Egret

15/30/2026

Great Egret

55/30/2026

Barn Swallow

15/30/2026

Marsh Wren

25/30/2026

European Starling

505/30/2026

Gray Catbird

15/30/2026

Northern Mockingbird

15/30/2026

American Robin

105/30/2026

House Sparrow

55/30/2026

Red-winged Blackbird

15/30/2026

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.