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

Bufflehead

Bucephala albeola

6/2/2026Great Kills Park--Mudflats1 observed

Acadian Flycatcher

Empidonax virescens

6/2/2026Lord Stirling Park1 observed

Mourning Warbler

Geothlypis philadelphia

6/2/2026Lord Stirling Park1 observed

Northern Bobwhite

Colinus virginianus

6/2/2026Cider Mill Grassland Preserve1 observed

Wilson's Warbler

Cardellina pusilla

6/2/2026South Mountain Reservation below Crest Drive1 observed

Winter Wren

Troglodytes hiemalis

6/1/2026Duke Farms IBA1 observed

Northern Harrier

Circus hudsonius

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

Swainson's Thrush

Catharus ustulatus

6/1/2026Hunterdon County Sourland Mountain Preserve2 observed

Yellow-crowned Night Heron

Nyctanassa violacea

6/1/2026Lord Stirling Park1 observed

Alder Flycatcher

Empidonax alnorum

6/1/2026Lord Stirling Park1 observed

Kentucky Warbler

Geothlypis formosa

6/1/2026Wolfe's Pond Park1 observed

Dickcissel

Spiza americana

6/1/2026Cider Mill Grassland Preserve1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Double-crested Cormorant

26/1/2026

European Starling

116/1/2026

Gray Catbird

26/1/2026

American Robin

26/1/2026

Song Sparrow

16/1/2026

Red-winged Blackbird

46/1/2026

Common Grackle

46/1/2026

Canada Goose

255/30/2026

Mallard

45/30/2026

Red-breasted Merganser

15/30/2026

Rock Pigeon

25/30/2026

Mourning Dove

45/30/2026

Chimney Swift

65/30/2026

Spotted Sandpiper

15/30/2026

Black Vulture

15/30/2026

Turkey Vulture

15/30/2026

Osprey

15/30/2026

Bald Eagle

15/30/2026

Red-tailed Hawk

15/30/2026

Red-bellied Woodpecker

15/30/2026

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.