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
Spotted Sandpiper
Actitis macularius
Rough-legged Hawk
Buteo lagopus
Glossy Ibis
Plegadis falcinellus
Solitary Sandpiper
Tringa solitaria
Red-headed Woodpecker
Melanerpes erythrocephalus
Vesper Sparrow
Pooecetes gramineus
Blue-winged Warbler
Vermivora cyanoptera
Red-breasted Nuthatch
Sitta canadensis
Common Merganser
Mergus merganser
Northern Waterthrush
Parkesia noveboracensis
Virginia Rail
Rallus limicola
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Canada Goose
Wood Duck
Mourning Dove
Virginia Rail
Red-bellied Woodpecker
Downy Woodpecker
White-breasted Nuthatch
American Robin
American Goldfinch
White-throated Sparrow
Song Sparrow
Swamp Sparrow
Eastern Towhee
Red-winged Blackbird
Common Grackle
Great Blue Heron
Turkey Vulture
Bald Eagle
Common Raven
Tree Swallow
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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