Forest birding habitat

Conaskonk Point

New Jersey · Northeast

Habitat
ForestWetland
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

April-May, September-October

About This Location

Conaskonk Point is a productive birding destination in New Jersey, with 219 species recorded on eBird. This forest and wetland habitat attracts Canada Goose, Surf Scoter, and Black Scoter 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

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

Eastern Phoebe

Sayornis phoebe

7/16/2026Prospect Park1 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

American Oystercatcher

Haematopus palliatus

7/14/2026Marciante-Jackson-Millet Park2 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Canada Goose

87/14/2026

Rock Pigeon

137/14/2026

Mourning Dove

147/14/2026

Clapper Rail

17/14/2026

Least Sandpiper

17/14/2026

Semipalmated Sandpiper

27/14/2026

Laughing Gull

27/14/2026

Great Black-backed Gull

17/14/2026

Least Tern

17/14/2026

Caspian Tern

17/14/2026

Forster's Tern

117/14/2026

Common Tern

17/14/2026

Double-crested Cormorant

107/14/2026

Snowy Egret

17/14/2026

Green Heron

17/14/2026

Great Egret

27/14/2026

Great Blue Heron

17/14/2026

Osprey

27/14/2026

Willow Flycatcher

37/14/2026

Fish Crow

17/14/2026

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 Conaskonk Point for birding?
The best months to visit Conaskonk Point for birding are April-May, September-October. The best seasons are Spring and Fall.
What birds can I see at Conaskonk Point?
Notable species at Conaskonk Point include Canada Goose, Surf Scoter, Black Scoter, Bufflehead, Sanderling. The area supports forest, wetland habitats.
How difficult is birding at Conaskonk Point?
Birding at Conaskonk Point is rated as Moderate. Some trails may require moderate fitness and basic hiking ability.
What amenities are available at Conaskonk Point?
Conaskonk Point offers the following amenities: Parking, Trails.