Island Beach State Park - Reed's Road

New Jersey · Northeast

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Habitat

Coastal

Best Seasons

Spring Fall

Difficulty

Easy

Best Months

April-May, September-October

About This Location

Island Beach State Park - Reed's Road is a productive birding destination in New Jersey, with 247 species recorded on eBird. This coastal habitat attracts Bufflehead, Common Merganser, and American Herring Gull among many others. Spring and fall migration bring waves of warblers and shorebirds through the area.

Location

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Notable Species

Bufflehead Common Merganser American Herring Gull American Robin Cedar Waxwing

Live Bird Data

Notable Sightings

Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days

Tricolored Heron

Egretta tricolor

4/18/2026Fisherman's Cove Conservation Area1 observed

Least Sandpiper

Calidris minutilla

4/18/2026848 Ensign Drive, Lacey Township, New Jersey, US (39.837, -74.152)1 observed

Chuck-will's-widow

Antrostomus carolinensis

4/17/2026646 Newell Ave, Manahawkin US-NJ 39.66914, -74.244231 observed

Baltimore Oriole

Icterus galbula

4/17/2026Ocean County Parks Offices1 observed

Eastern Warbling Vireo

Vireo gilvus

4/17/2026Ocean County Parks Offices1 observed

Worm-eating Warbler

Helmitheros vermivorum

4/16/2026643 NJ-72, Barnegat US-NJ 39.79724, -74.377581 observed

Common Eider

Somateria mollissima

4/15/2026Barnegat Lighthouse SP1 observed

Ruby-throated Hummingbird

Archilochus colubris

4/15/2026Bayville Yard1 observed

Green Heron

Butorides virescens

4/14/2026Lakewood--Lake Carasaljo & Park1 observed

Harris's Sparrow

Zonotrichia querula

4/12/2026Wall Open Space1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Canada Goose

24/16/2026

Mourning Dove

14/16/2026

Laughing Gull

24/16/2026

Ring-billed Gull

14/16/2026

Snowy Egret

24/16/2026

Ruby-crowned Kinglet

34/16/2026

Northern Mockingbird

14/16/2026

Eastern Towhee

14/16/2026

Red-winged Blackbird

14/16/2026

Black-and-white Warbler

14/16/2026

Birding Tips

1
Check rocky shorelines and jetties at low tide for shorebirds.
2
Scan offshore waters with a spotting scope for seabirds and waterfowl.
3
Visit during mid-May for peak warbler migration.

Amenities

Parking

Restrooms

Trails

Visitor Center

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Fall Bird Migration Guide

10 min read

Bird Identification: The Four Keys

11 min read

Beginner's Guide to Birdwatching

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Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit Island Beach State Park - Reed's Road for birding?▼

The best months to visit Island Beach State Park - Reed's Road for birding are April-May, September-October. The best seasons are Spring and Fall.

What birds can I see at Island Beach State Park - Reed's Road?▼

Notable species at Island Beach State Park - Reed's Road include Bufflehead, Common Merganser, American Herring Gull, American Robin, Cedar Waxwing. The area supports coastal habitats.

How difficult is birding at Island Beach State Park - Reed's Road?▼

Birding at Island Beach State Park - Reed's Road is rated as Easy. The trails and viewing areas are accessible for birders of all experience levels.

What amenities are available at Island Beach State Park - Reed's Road?▼

Island Beach State Park - Reed's Road offers the following amenities: Parking, Restrooms, Trails, Visitor Center.