Lord Stirling Park
New Jersey · Northeast
Easy
April-May, September-October
Free
Trails: dawn to dusk daily; Center: 9 AM - 5 PM
About This Location
Lord Stirling Park is a productive birding destination in New Jersey, with 235 species recorded on eBird. This urban park habitat attracts Canada Goose, Mourning Dove, and Red-bellied Woodpecker 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
Blue Grosbeak
Passerina caerulea
Yellow-rumped Warbler
Setophaga coronata
Olive-sided Flycatcher
Contopus cooperi
Acadian Flycatcher
Empidonax virescens
Alder Flycatcher
Empidonax alnorum
Mourning Warbler
Geothlypis philadelphia
Nelson's Sparrow
Ammospiza nelsoni
Virginia Rail
Rallus limicola
Northern Harrier
Circus hudsonius
Dunlin
Calidris alpina
American Oystercatcher
Haematopus palliatus
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Mourning Dove
Ruby-throated Hummingbird
Turkey Vulture
Broad-winged Hawk
Red-bellied Woodpecker
Downy Woodpecker
Hairy Woodpecker
Pileated Woodpecker
Northern Flicker
Eastern Wood-Pewee
Willow Flycatcher
Great Crested Flycatcher
Eastern Kingbird
Yellow-throated Vireo
Eastern Warbling Vireo
Red-eyed Vireo
Blue Jay
Tufted Titmouse
Tree Swallow
Purple Martin
Birding Tips
- 1
Visit at dawn for peak songbird activity before crowds arrive.
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Check flowering trees and berry-producing shrubs for seasonal migrants.
- 3
Visit during mid-May for peak warbler migration.
- 4
Check eBird hotspot data before visiting to see recent sightings and what species are being reported.
- 5
Bring quality optics — a good pair of binoculars (8x42 or 10x42) makes all the difference in species identification.
Amenities
Nearby Attractions
- Great Swamp NWR
- Washington Valley Park
- Duke Island Park
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