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
Little Blue Heron
Egretta caerulea
Yellow-rumped Warbler
Setophaga coronata
American Bittern
Botaurus lentiginosus
Red-headed Woodpecker
Melanerpes erythrocephalus
Common Loon
Gavia immer
American Oystercatcher
Haematopus palliatus
Red Crossbill
Loxia curvirostra
Barred Owl
Strix varia
Monk Parakeet
Myiopsitta monachus
Least Flycatcher
Empidonax minimus
Bank Swallow
Riparia riparia
Rock Pigeon
Columba livia
Hooded Merganser
Lophodytes cucullatus
Blue-winged Teal
Spatula discors
Blue Grosbeak
Passerina caerulea
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Mallard
Wild Turkey
Mourning Dove
Chimney Swift
Red-tailed Hawk
Red-bellied Woodpecker
Downy Woodpecker
Hairy Woodpecker
Pileated Woodpecker
Northern Flicker
Eastern Wood-Pewee
Willow Flycatcher
Eastern Phoebe
Great Crested Flycatcher
Yellow-throated Vireo
Red-eyed Vireo
Blue Jay
Black-capped Chickadee
Tufted Titmouse
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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