Urban Park birding habitat

Lincoln Park West

New Jersey · Northeast

Habitat
Urban Park
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Easy

Best Months

April-May, September-October

About This Location

Lincoln Park West is a productive birding destination in New Jersey, with 220 species recorded on eBird. This urban park habitat attracts Canada Goose, Mute Swan, and Gadwall 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

Cliff Swallow

Petrochelidon pyrrhonota

7/12/2026Paerdegat Basin1 observed

Black Scoter

Melanitta americana

7/12/2026Franklin D. Roosevelt Boardwalk and Beach--Ocean Breeze Fishing Pier8 observed

Ruby-throated Hummingbird

Archilochus colubris

7/12/2026Fort Tryon Park1 observed

Louisiana Waterthrush

Parkesia motacilla

7/12/2026Prospect Park1 observed

Semipalmated Sandpiper

Calidris pusilla

7/12/2026Plumb Beach4 observed

Hooded Merganser

Lophodytes cucullatus

7/12/2026Tibbetts Brook Park1 observed

Wild Turkey

Meleagris gallopavo

7/12/2026The Battery, Manhattan1 observed

Rock Pigeon

Columba livia

7/12/2026South Mountain Reservation below Crest Drive1 observed

Stilt Sandpiper

Calidris himantopus

7/12/2026Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge--East Pond, south end1 observed

Blue-winged Teal

Spatula discors

7/12/2026River Rd. marshes and RR tracks1 observed

Bald Eagle

Haliaeetus leucocephalus

7/11/2026Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge--East Pond1 observed

Bufflehead

Bucephala albeola

7/11/2026Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge--East Pond, south end1 observed

Wilson's Storm-Petrel

Oceanites oceanicus

7/11/2026North Atlantic Ocean, New York US-NY (40.5311,-73.9431)1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Rock Pigeon

37/4/2026

Mourning Dove

77/4/2026

Killdeer

27/4/2026

Laughing Gull

67/4/2026

American Herring Gull

27/4/2026

Great Egret

27/4/2026

Great Blue Heron

17/4/2026

Osprey

17/4/2026

American Crow

17/4/2026

Barn Swallow

27/4/2026

Marsh Wren

27/4/2026

European Starling

237/4/2026

Gray Catbird

17/4/2026

Northern Mockingbird

17/4/2026

American Robin

167/4/2026

House Sparrow

57/4/2026

Song Sparrow

37/4/2026

Red-winged Blackbird

37/4/2026

Northern Cardinal

17/4/2026

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 Lincoln Park West for birding?
The best months to visit Lincoln Park West for birding are April-May, September-October. The best seasons are Spring and Fall.
What birds can I see at Lincoln Park West?
Notable species at Lincoln Park West include Canada Goose, Mute Swan, Gadwall, Green-winged Teal, Bufflehead. The area supports urban park habitats.
How difficult is birding at Lincoln Park West?
Birding at Lincoln Park West is rated as Easy. The trails and viewing areas are accessible for birders of all experience levels.
What amenities are available at Lincoln Park West?
Lincoln Park West offers the following amenities: Parking, Restrooms, Trails.