Forest birding habitat

Liberty State Park

New Jersey · Northeast

Habitat
ForestWetland
Best Seasons
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

Bufflehead

Bucephala albeola

7/20/2026Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge--East Pond, south end1 observed

Sora

Porzana carolina

7/20/2026Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge--East Pond, south end1 observed

Little Blue Heron

Egretta caerulea

7/20/2026Richard W. DeKorte Park1 observed

Forster's Tern

Sterna forsteri

7/20/2026Path over City Is. Bridge1 observed

Lesser Black-backed Gull

Larus fuscus

7/20/2026Fort Tilden--Fishermans Parking Lot4 observed

Louisiana Waterthrush

Parkesia motacilla

7/20/2026Prospect Park1 observed

American Bittern

Botaurus lentiginosus

7/20/2026Commerce Road Wetlands2 observed

Common Tern

Sterna hirundo

7/19/2026Richard W. DeKorte Park--Marsh Discovery Trail1 observed

Ruddy Duck

Oxyura jamaicensis

7/19/2026Brooklyn Bridge Park--Pier 61 observed

Black Scoter

Melanitta americana

7/19/2026Fort Tilden4 observed

Willet (Western)

Tringa semipalmata

7/19/2026Plumb Beach2 observed

Cliff Swallow

Petrochelidon pyrrhonota

7/19/2026Randalls Island3 observed

Eastern Phoebe

Sayornis phoebe

7/19/2026Green-Wood Cemetery, Brooklyn1 observed

Ruby-throated Hummingbird

Archilochus colubris

7/19/2026Fort Tryon Park1 observed

White-throated Sparrow

Zonotrichia albicollis

7/19/2026McGolrick Park1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Canada Goose

107/20/2026

Mourning Dove

37/20/2026

American Herring Gull

107/20/2026

Downy Woodpecker

17/20/2026

Great Crested Flycatcher

17/20/2026

Barn Swallow

27/20/2026

Northern House Wren

27/20/2026

Gray Catbird

107/20/2026

American Robin

57/20/2026

Cedar Waxwing

17/20/2026

House Sparrow

27/20/2026

American Goldfinch

17/20/2026

Song Sparrow

17/20/2026

Red-winged Blackbird

17/20/2026

Northern Cardinal

27/20/2026

Rock Pigeon

7/19/2026

Chimney Swift

7/19/2026

Laughing Gull

7/19/2026

Ring-billed Gull

7/19/2026

Great Black-backed Gull

7/19/2026

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.