Urban Park birding habitat

Johnson Park

New Jersey · Northeast

Habitat
Urban Park
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Easy

Best Months

April-May, September-October

About This Location

Johnson Park is a productive birding destination in New Jersey, with 208 species recorded on eBird. This urban park habitat attracts Cackling Goose, Canada Goose, and Mallard 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

Black-capped Chickadee

Poecile atricapillus

4/18/2026Manalapn NJ1 observed

Rough-legged Hawk

Buteo lagopus

4/18/2026Great Swamp NWR--Pleasant Plains Rd.1 observed

Vesper Sparrow

Pooecetes gramineus

4/18/2026Lord Stirling Park1 observed

Blue-winged Warbler

Vermivora cyanoptera

4/18/2026Princeton Institute Woods & Charles Rogers Wildlife Refuge1 observed

Baltimore Oriole

Icterus galbula

4/18/2026Backyard/Princeton1 observed

Wood Thrush

Hylocichla mustelina

4/18/2026Home1 observed

Eastern Warbling Vireo

Vireo gilvus

4/18/2026Higginsville Road area1 observed

Northern Waterthrush

Parkesia noveboracensis

4/18/2026Ernest L. Oros Wildlife Preserve1 observed

Virginia Rail

Rallus limicola

4/18/2026Ernest L. Oros Wildlife Preserve1 observed

American Bittern

Botaurus lentiginosus

4/18/2026Ernest L. Oros Wildlife Preserve1 observed

Swainson's Thrush

Catharus ustulatus

4/18/2026Ernest L. Oros Wildlife Preserve1 observed

Yellow-crowned Night Heron

Nyctanassa violacea

4/18/2026Lord Stirling Park3 observed

Sora

Porzana carolina

4/17/2026Lord Stirling Park1 observed

Ovenbird

Seiurus aurocapilla

4/17/2026Mt. Loretto Unique Area1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Canada Goose

164/14/2026

Mallard

24/14/2026

Turkey Vulture

14/14/2026

Downy Woodpecker

14/14/2026

Northern Flicker

14/14/2026

Fish Crow

24/14/2026

Tree Swallow

24/14/2026

White-breasted Nuthatch

14/14/2026

European Starling

124/14/2026

Eastern Bluebird

14/14/2026

American Robin

254/14/2026

House Sparrow

14/14/2026

House Finch

24/14/2026

White-throated Sparrow

24/14/2026

Song Sparrow

14/14/2026

Red-winged Blackbird

84/14/2026

Brown-headed Cowbird

34/14/2026

Common Grackle

44/14/2026

Northern Cardinal

24/14/2026

Rock Pigeon

4/10/2026

Birding Tips

  1. 1

    Visit at dawn for peak songbird activity before crowds arrive.

  2. 2

    Check flowering trees and berry-producing shrubs for seasonal migrants.

  3. 3

    Visit during mid-May for peak warbler migration.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit Johnson Park for birding?
The best months to visit Johnson Park for birding are April-May, September-October. The best seasons are Spring and Fall.
What birds can I see at Johnson Park?
Notable species at Johnson Park include Cackling Goose, Canada Goose, Mallard, American Black Duck, Bufflehead. The area supports urban park habitats.
How difficult is birding at Johnson Park?
Birding at Johnson Park is rated as Easy. The trails and viewing areas are accessible for birders of all experience levels.
What amenities are available at Johnson Park?
Johnson Park offers the following amenities: Parking, Restrooms, Trails.