Forest birding habitat

Kittatinny Valley State Park

New Jersey · Northeast

Habitat
ForestWetland
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Easy

Best Months

April-May, September-October

About This Location

Kittatinny Valley State Park is a productive birding destination in New Jersey, with 202 species recorded on eBird. This forest and wetland habitat attracts Turkey Vulture, Bald Eagle, and Red-tailed Hawk 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

Solitary Sandpiper

Tringa solitaria

7/15/20267 Valley View Road, Washington Township, New Jersey, US (40.782, -74.77)backyard1 observed

Yellow-breasted Chat

Icteria virens

7/14/2026Delaware Water Gap NRA--Pompey Rd1 observed

Dark-eyed Junco

Junco hyemalis

7/14/2026Appalachian National Scenic Trail, Branchville US-NJ 41.15805, -74.822802 observed

Yellow-bellied Sapsucker

Sphyrapicus varius

7/13/2026NJ - NoBeBoSco (private)2 observed

Least Flycatcher

Empidonax minimus

7/12/2026Clark Drive, Mt. Olive, NJ1 observed

Red-headed Woodpecker

Melanerpes erythrocephalus

7/12/2026Bear Swamp WMA4 observed

Least Bittern

Botaurus exilis

7/12/2026Johnsonburg Swamp Preserve (Warren Co.)1 observed

Common Gallinule

Gallinula galeata

7/12/2026Johnsonburg Swamp Preserve (Warren Co.)3 observed

Virginia Rail

Rallus limicola

7/12/2026Johnsonburg Swamp Preserve (Warren Co.)1 observed

White Ibis

Eudocimus albus

7/10/2026Downtown Sparta US-NJ1 observed

Caspian Tern

Hydroprogne caspia

7/6/2026Culvers Lake2 observed

Common Tern

Sterna hirundo

7/6/2026Culvers Lake3 observed

Magnolia Warbler

Setophaga magnolia

7/5/2026714 Old Mine Road, between Millbrook Village and Ridge Rd Trail (41.078, -74.961)1 observed

Golden-crowned Kinglet

Regulus satrapa

7/3/2026La Rue Road (Newark Watershed)2 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Mourning Dove

47/14/2026

Great Blue Heron

17/14/2026

Red-tailed Hawk

17/14/2026

Red-bellied Woodpecker

27/14/2026

Downy Woodpecker

27/14/2026

Northern Flicker

37/14/2026

Willow Flycatcher

17/14/2026

Great Crested Flycatcher

27/14/2026

Eastern Warbling Vireo

57/14/2026

Red-eyed Vireo

17/14/2026

American Crow

87/14/2026

Common Raven

27/14/2026

Black-capped Chickadee

27/14/2026

Barn Swallow

67/14/2026

White-breasted Nuthatch

47/14/2026

Blue-gray Gnatcatcher

17/14/2026

European Starling

207/14/2026

Gray Catbird

87/14/2026

Eastern Bluebird

67/14/2026

American Robin

307/14/2026

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 Kittatinny Valley State Park for birding?
The best months to visit Kittatinny Valley State Park for birding are April-May, September-October. The best seasons are Spring and Fall.
What birds can I see at Kittatinny Valley State Park?
Notable species at Kittatinny Valley State Park include Turkey Vulture, Bald Eagle, Red-tailed Hawk, Pileated Woodpecker, American Crow. The area supports forest, wetland habitats.
How difficult is birding at Kittatinny Valley State Park?
Birding at Kittatinny Valley State Park is rated as Easy. The trails and viewing areas are accessible for birders of all experience levels.
What amenities are available at Kittatinny Valley State Park?
Kittatinny Valley State Park offers the following amenities: Parking, Restrooms, Trails, Visitor Center.