Garret Mountain Reservation (Park)
New Jersey · Northeast
Easy
April-May, September-October
Free
Open daily, dawn to dusk
About This Location
Garret Mountain Reservation (Park) is a productive birding destination in New Jersey, with 232 species recorded on eBird. This mountain and urban park habitat attracts Canada Goose, Mallard, and American Black 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
Ruby-throated Hummingbird
Archilochus colubris
White-throated Sparrow
Zonotrichia albicollis
Common Tern
Sterna hirundo
Black Skimmer
Rynchops niger
Bank Swallow
Riparia riparia
American Bittern
Botaurus lentiginosus
Black Scoter
Melanitta americana
Laughing Gull
Leucophaeus atricilla
Forster's Tern
Sterna forsteri
Red-breasted Merganser
Mergus serrator
Monk Parakeet
Myiopsitta monachus
Little Blue Heron
Egretta caerulea
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Canada Goose
Mourning Dove
Chimney Swift
Great Blue Heron
European Starling
Gray Catbird
Wood Duck
Turkey Vulture
Red-bellied Woodpecker
Downy Woodpecker
Northern Flicker
Eastern Wood-Pewee
Eastern Phoebe
Great Crested Flycatcher
Blue Jay
Tufted Titmouse
Northern Rough-winged Swallow
Barn Swallow
Northern House Wren
Carolina Wren
Birding Tips
- 1
Bring layers as mountain weather changes rapidly at elevation.
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Check exposed ridges and thermals for soaring raptors and swifts.
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Visit during mid-May for peak warbler migration.
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Check eBird hotspot data before visiting to see recent sightings and what species are being reported.
- 5
Bring quality optics — a good pair of binoculars (8x42 or 10x42) makes all the difference in species identification.
Amenities
Nearby Attractions
- Rifle Camp Park
- Great Falls National Historical Park
- Lambert Castle
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