Liberty State Park

New Jersey · Northeast

Habitat
ForestWetland
Best Seasons
SpringFall
Difficulty

Easy

Best Months

April-May, September-October

About This Location

Liberty State Park is a productive birding destination in New Jersey, with 304 species recorded on eBird. This forest and wetland habitat attracts Brant, 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

Trumpeter Swan

Cygnus buccinator

3/6/2026North 5th Street Pier and Park1 observed

Common Merganser

Mergus merganser

3/6/2026New York, New York, US (40.799, -73.975)1 observed

Wild Turkey

Meleagris gallopavo

3/6/2026Liberty Island/Statue of Liberty (NY County)1 observed

Greater Scaup

Aythya marila

3/6/2026Hudson River Greenway--145th-155th St.1 observed

Common Goldeneye

Bucephala clangula

3/6/2026Hudson River Greenway--145th-155th St.3 observed

Black-capped Chickadee

Poecile atricapillus

3/6/2026Sandy Hook2 observed

Bohemian Waxwing

Bombycilla garrulus

3/6/2026Sandy Hook1 observed

Field Sparrow

Spizella pusilla

3/6/2026Stuyvesant Town-Peter Cooper Village1 observed

Long-tailed Duck

Clangula hyemalis

3/6/2026Governors Island (N.Y. County)1 observed

American Wigeon

Mareca americana

3/6/2026Governors Island (N.Y. County)4 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Brant

63/4/2026

Canada Goose

203/4/2026

Mallard

163/4/2026

American Black Duck

43/4/2026

Killdeer

13/4/2026

American Woodcock

43/4/2026

American Robin

13/4/2026

White-throated Sparrow

53/4/2026

Song Sparrow

13/4/2026

Wood Duck

13/4/2026

Gadwall

63/4/2026

Mallard x American Black Duck (hybrid)

13/4/2026

Ring-billed Gull

1003/4/2026

American Herring Gull

403/4/2026

Great Black-backed Gull

13/4/2026

Horned Grebe

103/4/2026

Red-throated Loon

93/4/2026

Horned Lark

163/4/2026

Red-winged Blackbird

253/4/2026

Common Grackle

133/4/2026

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