Forest birding habitat

Higginsville Road area

New Jersey · Northeast

Habitat
ForestWetland
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

April-May, September-October

About This Location

Higginsville Road area is a productive birding destination in New Jersey, with 200 species recorded on eBird. This forest and wetland habitat attracts Snow Goose, Canada Goose, and Wood Duck among many others. Spring and fall migration bring waves of warblers and shorebirds through the area.

Location

Loading map...

Notable Species

Live Bird Data

Powered by eBird / Cornell Lab of Ornithology

Notable Sightings

Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days

Yellow-breasted Chat

Icteria virens

6/2/2026Hoffman Park1 observed

Brown Booby

Sula leucogaster

6/2/2026Spruce Run Reservoir--Boat Launch1 observed

Lawrence's Warbler (hybrid)

Vermivora chrysoptera x cyanoptera (F2 backcross)

6/2/2026Spruce Run Recreation Area1 observed

Swainson's Thrush

Catharus ustulatus

6/2/2026Washington Crossing State Park--Nature Center1 observed

Yellow-throated Warbler

Setophaga dominica

6/2/2026Capoolong Creek Wildlife Management Area1 observed

Red-headed Woodpecker

Melanerpes erythrocephalus

6/2/2026Sunnyside Park1 observed

Northern Bobwhite

Colinus virginianus

6/2/2026Cider Mill Grassland Preserve1 observed

White-throated Sparrow

Zonotrichia albicollis

6/2/2026Church Street, High Bridge, NJ1 observed

Purple Finch

Haemorhous purpureus

6/1/2026peepers place1 observed

Winter Wren

Troglodytes hiemalis

6/1/2026Duke Farms IBA1 observed

Hooded Merganser

Lophodytes cucullatus

6/1/2026Old Mill Road Greenway13 observed

Northern Harrier

Circus hudsonius

6/1/202621 Grist Mill Dr, Belle Mead US-NJ 40.43444, -74.621841 observed

Blue Grosbeak

Passerina caerulea

6/1/2026Willowwood Arboretum (Morris County)2 observed

Gray-cheeked Thrush

Catharus minimus

6/1/2026Capoolong Creek Wildlife Management Area1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Rock Pigeon

106/2/2026

Mourning Dove

46/2/2026

Chimney Swift

126/2/2026

Black Vulture

256/2/2026

Turkey Vulture

166/2/2026

Cooper's Hawk

16/2/2026

Bald Eagle

56/2/2026

Red-shouldered Hawk

16/2/2026

Red-tailed Hawk

46/2/2026

Red-bellied Woodpecker

26/2/2026

Downy Woodpecker

16/2/2026

Pileated Woodpecker

46/2/2026

Northern Flicker

16/2/2026

Eastern Wood-Pewee

26/2/2026

Willow Flycatcher

16/2/2026

Great Crested Flycatcher

16/2/2026

Eastern Kingbird

26/2/2026

Eastern Warbling Vireo

46/2/2026

Red-eyed Vireo

26/2/2026

Blue Jay

56/2/2026

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