Lake birding habitat

Lake of the Lilies

New Jersey · Northeast

Habitat
Lake
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

April-May, September-October

About This Location

Lake of the Lilies is a productive birding destination in New Jersey, with 202 species recorded on eBird. This lake habitat attracts Canada Goose, Mute Swan, 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

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

Spotted Sandpiper

Actitis macularius

4/18/2026Tracy PL1 observed

Wood Thrush

Hylocichla mustelina

4/17/2026Marl Rd/neighborhood1 observed

Baltimore Oriole

Icterus galbula

4/17/2026Ocean County Parks Offices1 observed

Eastern Warbling Vireo

Vireo gilvus

4/17/2026Ocean County Parks Offices1 observed

Red-headed Woodpecker

Melanerpes erythrocephalus

4/17/2026Manasquan Reservoir IBA--Cove Nature Trail1 observed

Solitary Sandpiper

Tringa solitaria

4/17/2026Wawa County Line 3291 observed

Chuck-will's-widow

Antrostomus carolinensis

4/16/2026Island Beach SP (please consider using more specific locations)1 observed

Vesper Sparrow

Pooecetes gramineus

4/16/2026Dorbrook Recreation Area, Colts Neck US-NJ 40.29823, -74.133401 observed

Blackburnian Warbler

Setophaga fusca

4/16/2026Home1 observed

Western Cattle-Egret

Ardea ibis

4/16/2026Due Process (Private Property)2 observed

Ruby-throated Hummingbird

Archilochus colubris

4/15/2026Bayville Yard1 observed

Green Heron

Butorides virescens

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

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Canada Goose

24/17/2026

Mute Swan

154/17/2026

Mallard

14/17/2026

American Black Duck

14/17/2026

Mourning Dove

24/17/2026

American Coot

14/17/2026

Laughing Gull

84/17/2026

American Herring Gull

94/17/2026

Great Black-backed Gull

184/17/2026

Great Egret

14/17/2026

Osprey

14/17/2026

Fish Crow

24/17/2026

European Starling

164/17/2026

American Robin

114/17/2026

House Sparrow

134/17/2026

House Finch

14/17/2026

Red-winged Blackbird

104/17/2026

Brown-headed Cowbird

24/17/2026

Common Grackle

194/17/2026

Northern Cardinal

24/17/2026

Birding Tips

  1. 1

    Scan the water surface methodically for diving ducks, loons, and grebes.

  2. 2

    Check the shoreline and mudflats for shorebirds and wading birds.

  3. 3

    Visit during mid-May for peak warbler migration.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit Lake of the Lilies for birding?
The best months to visit Lake of the Lilies for birding are April-May, September-October. The best seasons are Spring and Fall.
What birds can I see at Lake of the Lilies?
Notable species at Lake of the Lilies include Canada Goose, Mute Swan, Mallard, American Black Duck, Greater Scaup. The area supports lake habitats.
How difficult is birding at Lake of the Lilies?
Birding at Lake of the Lilies is rated as Moderate. Some trails may require moderate fitness and basic hiking ability.
What amenities are available at Lake of the Lilies?
Lake of the Lilies offers the following amenities: Parking, Trails.