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

Powered by eBird / Cornell Lab of Ornithology

Notable Sightings

Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days

Prothonotary Warbler

Protonotaria citrea

4/18/2026Prospect Park1 observed

Black-capped Chickadee

Poecile atricapillus

4/18/2026Manalapn NJ1 observed

Iceland Gull

Larus glaucoides

4/18/2026Sandy Hook--C Lot & Beach1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Rock Pigeon

34/17/2026

Mourning Dove

24/17/2026

Laughing Gull

84/17/2026

Ring-billed Gull

64/17/2026

American Herring Gull

104/17/2026

Great Black-backed Gull

54/17/2026

Common Loon

14/17/2026

Double-crested Cormorant

34/17/2026

Osprey

44/17/2026

Northern Harrier

14/17/2026

Northern Flicker

14/17/2026

American Kestrel

14/17/2026

Fish Crow

24/17/2026

Tree Swallow

34/17/2026

Barn Swallow

34/17/2026

Cliff Swallow

14/17/2026

European Starling

304/17/2026

Brown Thrasher

24/17/2026

Northern Mockingbird

44/17/2026

American Robin

154/17/2026

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.