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

Acadian Flycatcher

Empidonax virescens

6/3/2026Prospect Park1 observed

Bufflehead

Bucephala albeola

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

Northern Rough-winged Swallow

Stelgidopteryx serripennis

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

Mourning Warbler

Geothlypis philadelphia

6/2/2026Prospect Park1 observed

Caspian Tern

Hydroprogne caspia

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

Yellow-breasted Chat

Icteria virens

6/2/2026New Creek Watershed, Graham Blvd. bridge1 observed

Hudsonian Whimbrel

Numenius hudsonicus

6/2/2026Plumb Beach1 observed

Lincoln's Sparrow

Melospiza lincolnii

6/2/2026Sandy Hook1 observed

Veery

Catharus fuscescens

6/1/2026Prospect Park1 observed

Magnolia Warbler

Setophaga magnolia

6/1/2026Clove Lakes Park1 observed

Northern Waterthrush

Parkesia noveboracensis

6/1/2026Clove Lakes Park1 observed

Cape May Warbler

Setophaga tigrina

6/1/2026Prospect Park1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Mallard

46/1/2026

Rock Pigeon

96/1/2026

Mourning Dove

6/1/2026

American Oystercatcher

66/1/2026

Semipalmated Plover

116/1/2026

Short-billed Dowitcher

46/1/2026

Willet

46/1/2026

Ruddy Turnstone

346/1/2026

Sanderling

56/1/2026

Dunlin

126/1/2026

Semipalmated Sandpiper

6/1/2026

Laughing Gull

6/1/2026

Ring-billed Gull

46/1/2026

American Herring Gull

6/1/2026

Great Black-backed Gull

16/1/2026

Black Skimmer

26/1/2026

Least Tern

56/1/2026

Caspian Tern

16/1/2026

Forster's Tern

76/1/2026

Double-crested Cormorant

56/1/2026

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.