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

Red-shouldered Hawk

Buteo lineatus

7/17/2026Jumping Brook Preserve1 observed

Purple Sandpiper

Calidris maritima

7/17/2026Barnegat Lighthouse SP1 observed

Roseate Tern

Sterna dougallii

7/17/2026Barnegat Lighthouse SP1 observed

Trumpeter Swan

Cygnus buccinator

7/16/2026Mimi's2 observed

Sandwich Tern

Thalasseus sandvicensis

7/16/2026Barnegat Lighthouse SP1 observed

Ruddy Duck

Oxyura jamaicensis

7/13/2026Echo Lake Park1 observed

Great Shearwater

Ardenna gravis

7/12/2026Barnegat Inlet1 observed

Bonaparte's Gull

Chroicocephalus philadelphia

7/12/2026Barnegat Lighthouse SP1 observed

Solitary Sandpiper

Tringa solitaria

7/11/2026Warren Grove Range--Pygmy Pine Plains1 observed

Brant

Branta bernicla

7/8/2026Barnegat Lighthouse SP1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Chimney Swift

17/17/2026

Killdeer

17/17/2026

Red-bellied Woodpecker

17/17/2026

Eastern Phoebe

17/17/2026

Great Crested Flycatcher

17/17/2026

Blue Jay

17/17/2026

Carolina Chickadee

17/17/2026

Purple Martin

27/17/2026

Barn Swallow

37/17/2026

Gray Catbird

27/17/2026

American Goldfinch

27/17/2026

Red-winged Blackbird

27/17/2026

Common Yellowthroat

17/17/2026

Northern Cardinal

17/17/2026

Ring-billed Gull

17/17/2026

White-eyed Vireo

17/17/2026

Mourning Dove

17/17/2026

Laughing Gull

17/17/2026

Little Blue Heron

17/17/2026

Green Heron

17/17/2026

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.