Urban Park birding habitat

Bayshore Waterfront Park

New Jersey · Northeast

Habitat
Urban Park
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Easy

Best Months

April-May, September-October

About This Location

Bayshore Waterfront Park is a productive birding destination in New Jersey, with 214 species recorded on eBird. This urban park habitat attracts Canada Goose, Northern Pintail, and Greater Scaup 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

Mourning Warbler

Geothlypis philadelphia

6/1/2026Green-Wood Cemetery--Sylvan Water1 observed

Bufflehead

Bucephala albeola

6/1/2026Great Kills Park--Mudflats1 observed

Northern Waterthrush

Parkesia noveboracensis

6/1/2026Clove Lakes Park1 observed

Magnolia Warbler

Setophaga magnolia

6/1/2026Clove Lakes Park1 observed

Cape May Warbler

Setophaga tigrina

6/1/2026Prospect Park1 observed

Nashville Warbler

Leiothlypis ruficapilla

6/1/2026Green-Wood Cemetery, Brooklyn1 observed

Northern Rough-winged Swallow

Stelgidopteryx serripennis

6/1/2026Calvert Vaux Park (Dreier-Offerman Park)1 observed

Prairie Warbler

Setophaga discolor

6/1/2026Green-Wood Cemetery, Brooklyn1 observed

Caspian Tern

Hydroprogne caspia

6/1/2026Plumb Beach1 observed

Royal Tern

Thalasseus maximus

6/1/2026Breezy Point Beach2 observed

Glaucous Gull

Larus hyperboreus

6/1/2026Breezy Point Beach1 observed

Lesser Black-backed Gull

Larus fuscus

6/1/2026Breezy Point Beach7 observed

Roseate Tern

Sterna dougallii

6/1/2026Breezy Point Beach1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Canada Goose

6/1/2026

Mallard

16/1/2026

Mourning Dove

6/1/2026

Laughing Gull

6/1/2026

American Herring Gull

6/1/2026

Double-crested Cormorant

56/1/2026

Osprey

6/1/2026

Willow Flycatcher

6/1/2026

Eastern Warbling Vireo

6/1/2026

Bank Swallow

16/1/2026

Purple Martin

6/1/2026

Barn Swallow

6/1/2026

Northern House Wren

6/1/2026

European Starling

6/1/2026

Gray Catbird

6/1/2026

Brown Thrasher

16/1/2026

Northern Mockingbird

6/1/2026

Swainson's Thrush

6/1/2026

American Robin

6/1/2026

Cedar Waxwing

6/1/2026

Birding Tips

  1. 1

    Visit at dawn for peak songbird activity before crowds arrive.

  2. 2

    Check flowering trees and berry-producing shrubs for seasonal migrants.

  3. 3

    Visit during mid-May for peak warbler migration.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit Bayshore Waterfront Park for birding?
The best months to visit Bayshore Waterfront Park for birding are April-May, September-October. The best seasons are Spring and Fall.
What birds can I see at Bayshore Waterfront Park?
Notable species at Bayshore Waterfront Park include Canada Goose, Northern Pintail, Greater Scaup, Surf Scoter, Rock Pigeon. The area supports urban park habitats.
How difficult is birding at Bayshore Waterfront Park?
Birding at Bayshore Waterfront Park is rated as Easy. The trails and viewing areas are accessible for birders of all experience levels.
What amenities are available at Bayshore Waterfront Park?
Bayshore Waterfront Park offers the following amenities: Parking, Restrooms, Trails.