Forest birding habitat

Double Trouble State Park

New Jersey · Northeast

Habitat
ForestWetland
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Easy

Best Months

April-May, September-October

About This Location

Double Trouble State Park is a productive birding destination in New Jersey, with 214 species recorded on eBird. This forest and wetland habitat attracts Canada Goose, Ring-necked Duck, and Lesser 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

Northern Parula

Setophaga americana

5/31/2026Stafford Avenue, Stafford Township, New Jersey, US (39.694, -74.238)1 observed

Roseate Tern

Sterna dougallii

5/31/2026Barnegat Lighthouse SP2 observed

Bay-breasted Warbler

Setophaga castanea

5/31/2026Barnegat Lighthouse SP1 observed

Purple Sandpiper

Calidris maritima

5/31/2026Barnegat Lighthouse SP35 observed

Tennessee Warbler

Leiothlypis peregrina

5/30/2026Island Beach SP--Reed's Road1 observed

Chestnut-sided Warbler

Setophaga pensylvanica

5/30/2026Stafford Avenue, Stafford Township, New Jersey, US (39.694, -74.238)1 observed

Nashville Warbler

Leiothlypis ruficapilla

5/30/2026Colliers Mills WMA1 observed

Olive-sided Flycatcher

Contopus cooperi

5/30/2026Edwin B. Forsythe NWR--Cedar Bonnet Island2 observed

Least Bittern

Botaurus exilis

5/30/2026Franklin Parker Preserve--Goodwater1 observed

Blue-headed Vireo

Vireo solitarius

5/29/2026Stafford Avenue, Stafford Township, New Jersey, US (39.694, -74.238)1 observed

Prothonotary Warbler

Protonotaria citrea

5/29/2026Stafford Avenue, Stafford Township, New Jersey, US (39.694, -74.238)1 observed

Northern Waterthrush

Parkesia noveboracensis

5/29/2026Island Beach SP--Reed's Road1 observed

Pileated Woodpecker

Dryocopus pileatus

5/28/2026Manasquan River WMA (Ridge Rd Access, Ocean Co)1 observed

White-throated Sparrow

Zonotrichia albicollis

5/28/2026Wells Mills Park1 observed

Savannah Sparrow

Passerculus sandwichensis

5/28/2026Island Beach SP (please consider using more specific locations)1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Mallard

25/31/2026

Mourning Dove

15/31/2026

Killdeer

35/31/2026

Laughing Gull

15/31/2026

Great Egret

15/31/2026

Great Blue Heron

15/31/2026

Eastern Wood-Pewee

45/31/2026

Eastern Phoebe

15/31/2026

Great Crested Flycatcher

35/31/2026

Red-eyed Vireo

45/31/2026

Carolina Chickadee

55/31/2026

Tufted Titmouse

15/31/2026

White-breasted Nuthatch

15/31/2026

Blue-gray Gnatcatcher

15/31/2026

Gray Catbird

45/31/2026

American Robin

15/31/2026

Cedar Waxwing

15/31/2026

American Goldfinch

15/31/2026

Chipping Sparrow

15/31/2026

Field Sparrow

15/31/2026

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 Double Trouble State Park for birding?
The best months to visit Double Trouble State Park for birding are April-May, September-October. The best seasons are Spring and Fall.
What birds can I see at Double Trouble State Park?
Notable species at Double Trouble State Park include Canada Goose, Ring-necked Duck, Lesser Scaup, American Herring Gull, Turkey Vulture. The area supports forest, wetland habitats.
How difficult is birding at Double Trouble State Park?
Birding at Double Trouble State Park is rated as Easy. The trails and viewing areas are accessible for birders of all experience levels.
What amenities are available at Double Trouble State Park?
Double Trouble State Park offers the following amenities: Parking, Restrooms, Trails, Visitor Center.