Forest birding habitat

Duke Farms IBA

New Jersey · Northeast

Habitat
ForestWetland
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

April-May, September-October

About This Location

Duke Farms IBA is a productive birding destination in New Jersey, with 229 species recorded on eBird. This forest and wetland habitat attracts Canada Goose, Mallard, and Ring-necked Duck 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

Rough-legged Hawk

Buteo lagopus

4/18/2026Great Swamp NWR--Pleasant Plains Rd.1 observed

Vesper Sparrow

Pooecetes gramineus

4/18/2026Lord Stirling Park1 observed

Blue-winged Warbler

Vermivora cyanoptera

4/18/2026Princeton Institute Woods & Charles Rogers Wildlife Refuge1 observed

Red-breasted Nuthatch

Sitta canadensis

4/18/2026Round Valley Recreation Area4 observed

Baltimore Oriole

Icterus galbula

4/18/2026Backyard/Princeton1 observed

Rose-breasted Grosbeak

Pheucticus ludovicianus

4/18/2026P-T rd

Wood Thrush

Hylocichla mustelina

4/18/2026Home1 observed

Ovenbird

Seiurus aurocapilla

4/18/2026Pole Farm (Mercer County Park NW)1 observed

Eastern Warbling Vireo

Vireo gilvus

4/18/2026Higginsville Road area1 observed

Northern Waterthrush

Parkesia noveboracensis

4/18/2026Lord Stirling Park1 observed

Yellow-crowned Night Heron

Nyctanassa violacea

4/18/2026Lord Stirling Park3 observed

Sora

Porzana carolina

4/17/2026Lord Stirling Park1 observed

Prairie Warbler

Setophaga discolor

4/17/2026DJK neighborhood1 observed

Dunlin

Calidris alpina

4/17/2026Round Valley Recreation Area1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Canada Goose

4/13/2026

Mute Swan

4/13/2026

Wood Duck

4/13/2026

Mallard

4/13/2026

Green-winged Teal

4/13/2026

Ring-necked Duck

4/13/2026

Common Merganser

4/13/2026

Mourning Dove

4/13/2026

Double-crested Cormorant

4/13/2026

Great Blue Heron

4/13/2026

Osprey

4/13/2026

Red-bellied Woodpecker

4/13/2026

Downy Woodpecker

4/13/2026

Hairy Woodpecker

4/13/2026

Northern Flicker

4/13/2026

Blue Jay

4/13/2026

American Crow

4/13/2026

Tufted Titmouse

4/13/2026

Tree Swallow

4/13/2026

Ruby-crowned Kinglet

4/13/2026

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 Duke Farms IBA for birding?
The best months to visit Duke Farms IBA for birding are April-May, September-October. The best seasons are Spring and Fall.
What birds can I see at Duke Farms IBA?
Notable species at Duke Farms IBA include Canada Goose, Mallard, Ring-necked Duck, Common Merganser, Mourning Dove. The area supports forest, wetland habitats.
How difficult is birding at Duke Farms IBA?
Birding at Duke Farms IBA is rated as Moderate. Some trails may require moderate fitness and basic hiking ability.
What amenities are available at Duke Farms IBA?
Duke Farms IBA offers the following amenities: Parking, Trails.