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

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

Ruddy Turnstone

Arenaria interpres

7/17/2026Plumb Beach2 observed

Short-billed Dowitcher (griseus)

Limnodromus griseus

7/17/2026Plumb Beach16 observed

Eastern Phoebe

Sayornis phoebe

7/16/2026Prospect Park1 observed

Cliff Swallow

Petrochelidon pyrrhonota

7/16/2026Shirley Chisholm SP (Pennsylvania Ave. Landfill)4 observed

Solitary Sandpiper

Tringa solitaria

7/16/2026Plumb Beach2 observed

Black Scoter

Melanitta americana

7/15/2026Franklin D. Roosevelt Boardwalk and Beach--Ocean Breeze Fishing Pier8 observed

White-throated Sparrow

Zonotrichia albicollis

7/14/2026Calvert Vaux Park (Dreier-Offerman Park)1 observed

Glaucous Gull

Larus hyperboreus

7/14/2026Coney Island Pier1 observed

Eastern Meadowlark

Sturnella magna

7/14/2026Heavenly Farms

Wilson's Storm-Petrel

Oceanites oceanicus

7/14/2026Franklin D. Roosevelt Boardwalk and Beach--Ocean Breeze Fishing Pier1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Rock Pigeon

7/16/2026

Mourning Dove

7/16/2026

Laughing Gull

7/16/2026

Ring-billed Gull

7/16/2026

American Herring Gull

7/16/2026

Great Black-backed Gull

7/16/2026

Black Skimmer

17/16/2026

Common Tern

7/16/2026

Double-crested Cormorant

7/16/2026

Osprey

7/16/2026

Purple Martin

7/16/2026

Barn Swallow

7/16/2026

European Starling

7/16/2026

Northern Mockingbird

7/16/2026

American Robin

7/16/2026

House Sparrow

7/16/2026

Field Sparrow

7/16/2026

Red-winged Blackbird

7/16/2026

Northern Cardinal

7/16/2026

American Oystercatcher

27/15/2026

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.