Forest birding habitat

Flood Gate

New Jersey · Northeast

Habitat
ForestWetland
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

April-May, September-October

About This Location

Flood Gate is a productive birding destination in New Jersey, with 235 species recorded on eBird. This forest and wetland habitat attracts Canada Goose, Mute Swan, and Common Merganser 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

Least Sandpiper

Calidris minutilla

6/2/2026Philadelphia Country Club, Gladwyne US-PA 40.06153, -75.292541 observed

Swainson's Thrush

Catharus ustulatus

6/2/2026Independence NHP1 observed

Yellow-breasted Chat

Icteria virens

6/2/2026Graffiti Pier1 observed

Common Merganser

Mergus merganser

6/2/2026Shaw's Bridge Park2 observed

Mourning Warbler

Geothlypis philadelphia

6/2/2026Rushton Farm1 observed

Sharp-shinned Hawk

Accipiter striatus

6/1/20261803 Spring Garden Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US (39.964, -75.168)1 observed

Least Tern

Sternula antillarum

6/1/2026Raccoon Creek5 observed

Semipalmated Plover

Charadrius semipalmatus

6/1/2026Raccoon Creek1 observed

Northern Waterthrush

Parkesia noveboracensis

6/1/2026Cumberland St. on the Delaware1 observed

Gray-cheeked Thrush

Catharus minimus

6/1/2026Woodside

Black-billed Cuckoo

Coccyzus erythropthalmus

6/1/2026Woodside

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Canada Goose

2006/1/2026

Mute Swan

16/1/2026

Wood Duck

26/1/2026

Mallard

16/1/2026

Mourning Dove

56/1/2026

Ring-billed Gull

166/1/2026

Double-crested Cormorant

56/1/2026

Great Blue Heron

26/1/2026

Turkey Vulture

26/1/2026

Osprey

16/1/2026

Bald Eagle

26/1/2026

Belted Kingfisher

16/1/2026

Red-bellied Woodpecker

16/1/2026

Downy Woodpecker

16/1/2026

Great Crested Flycatcher

16/1/2026

Eastern Kingbird

16/1/2026

Eastern Warbling Vireo

16/1/2026

Red-eyed Vireo

16/1/2026

Blue Jay

16/1/2026

American Crow

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 Flood Gate for birding?
The best months to visit Flood Gate for birding are April-May, September-October. The best seasons are Spring and Fall.
What birds can I see at Flood Gate?
Notable species at Flood Gate include Canada Goose, Mute Swan, Common Merganser, Wild Turkey, American Herring Gull. The area supports forest, wetland habitats.
How difficult is birding at Flood Gate?
Birding at Flood Gate is rated as Moderate. Some trails may require moderate fitness and basic hiking ability.
What amenities are available at Flood Gate?
Flood Gate offers the following amenities: Parking, Trails.