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

Carolina Chickadee

Poecile carolinensis

7/17/20261150 Wychwood Road, Westfield, New Jersey, US (40.671, -74.346)

Red-shouldered Hawk

Buteo lineatus

7/17/2026Home1 observed

Alder Flycatcher

Empidonax alnorum

7/16/2026Rockafellows Mill Rd (Private)1 observed

Common Loon

Gavia immer

7/15/2026Lagoon1 observed

Least Bittern

Botaurus exilis

7/15/2026Rosedale Park, Pennington US-NJ 40.32547, -74.760621 observed

Eastern Meadowlark

Sturnella magna

7/14/2026Heavenly Farms

Caspian Tern

Hydroprogne caspia

7/14/2026Spruce Run Recreation Area1 observed

Red Crossbill

Loxia curvirostra

7/13/2026Manville1 observed

Red-headed Woodpecker

Melanerpes erythrocephalus

7/13/2026Sunnyside Park2 observed

Dickcissel

Spiza americana

7/12/2026St. Michael's Farm Preserve1 observed

Acadian Flycatcher

Empidonax virescens

7/12/2026Woosamonsa Preserve2 observed

Grasshopper Sparrow

Ammodramus savannarum

7/12/2026Cranbury--Liberty Way & Half Acre Rd. Area2 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Canada Goose

7/13/2026

Wood Duck

7/13/2026

Green Heron

7/13/2026

Great Egret

7/13/2026

Great Blue Heron

7/13/2026

Osprey

7/13/2026

Belted Kingfisher

7/13/2026

Northern Flicker

7/13/2026

Eastern Wood-Pewee

7/13/2026

Eastern Phoebe

7/13/2026

Great Crested Flycatcher

7/13/2026

Red-eyed Vireo

7/13/2026

Blue Jay

7/13/2026

Tufted Titmouse

7/13/2026

Gray Catbird

7/13/2026

American Robin

7/13/2026

House Sparrow

7/13/2026

House Finch

7/13/2026

American Goldfinch

7/13/2026

Song Sparrow

7/13/2026

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.