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

Eastern Meadowlark

Sturnella magna

7/14/2026Heavenly Farms

American Oystercatcher

Haematopus palliatus

7/14/2026Marciante-Jackson-Millet Park2 observed

Red Crossbill

Loxia curvirostra

7/13/2026Manville1 observed

Monk Parakeet

Myiopsitta monachus

7/13/2026South Mountain Reservation below Crest Drive1 observed

Little Blue Heron

Egretta caerulea

7/13/2026Linden Hawk Rise Sanctuary1 observed

Dickcissel

Spiza americana

7/12/2026St. Michael's Farm Preserve1 observed

Rock Pigeon

Columba livia

7/12/2026South Mountain Reservation below Crest Drive1 observed

Grasshopper Sparrow

Ammodramus savannarum

7/12/2026Cranbury--Liberty Way & Half Acre Rd. Area2 observed

Hooded Merganser

Lophodytes cucullatus

7/12/2026River Rd. marshes and RR tracks1 observed

Blue-winged Teal

Spatula discors

7/12/2026River Rd. marshes and RR tracks1 observed

Red-headed Woodpecker

Melanerpes erythrocephalus

7/11/2026South Mountain Reservation below Crest Drive1 observed

Surf Scoter

Melanitta perspicillata

7/10/2026Cliffwood Beach Waterfront Park1 observed

Red-shouldered Hawk

Buteo lineatus

7/10/2026Tenacre1 observed

Virginia Rail

Rallus limicola

7/10/2026Linden Hawk Rise Sanctuary1 observed

Gull-billed Tern

Gelochelidon nilotica

7/7/2026Conaskonk Point1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Mourning Dove

17/7/2026

Double-crested Cormorant

27/7/2026

Bald Eagle

17/7/2026

Barn Swallow

17/7/2026

American Robin

17/7/2026

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.