Forest birding habitat

Meadowlands District IBA

New Jersey · Northeast

Habitat
ForestWetland
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

April-May, September-October

About This Location

Meadowlands District IBA is a productive birding destination in New Jersey, with 249 species recorded on eBird. This forest and wetland habitat attracts Mute Swan, Northern Shoveler, 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

Northern Waterthrush

Parkesia noveboracensis

5/31/2026Central Park--The Pool1 observed

Bicknell's Thrush

Catharus bicknelli

5/31/2026Central Park--Evodia Field1 observed

Bufflehead

Bucephala albeola

5/31/2026Great Kills Park--Mudflats1 observed

Black Scoter

Melanitta americana

5/31/2026Plumb Beach1 observed

White-throated Sparrow

Zonotrichia albicollis

5/31/2026Richard W. DeKorte Park1 observed

Ruby-crowned Kinglet

Corthylio calendula

5/31/2026Richard W. DeKorte Park1 observed

Least Sandpiper

Calidris minutilla

5/31/2026Plumb Beach2 observed

Lincoln's Sparrow

Melospiza lincolnii

5/31/2026Central Park--Maintenance Meadow1 observed

Hermit Thrush

Catharus guttatus

5/31/2026Crotona Park3 observed

Acadian Flycatcher

Empidonax virescens

5/31/2026Prospect Park1 observed

Cliff Swallow

Petrochelidon pyrrhonota

5/31/2026Randalls Island--Freshwater Wetlands (Little Hell Gate Inlet)2 observed

Black-throated Green Warbler

Setophaga virens

5/31/2026Fort Tryon Park1 observed

Olive-sided Flycatcher

Contopus cooperi

5/31/2026Green-Wood Cemetery, Brooklyn1 observed

Great Cormorant

Phalacrocorax carbo

5/31/2026Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge--West Pond1 observed

Tricolored Heron

Egretta tricolor

5/31/2026Oakwood Beach--tidal marshes, NW to Mill Rd.1 observed

Nashville Warbler

Leiothlypis ruficapilla

5/31/2026Green-Wood Cemetery, Brooklyn1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Mute Swan

25/31/2026

Mallard

285/31/2026

American Black Duck

15/31/2026

Ring-billed Gull

25/31/2026

American Herring Gull

35/31/2026

Black-crowned Night Heron

15/31/2026

Snowy Egret

15/31/2026

Eastern Warbling Vireo

15/31/2026

Blue Jay

15/31/2026

Tree Swallow

35/31/2026

Barn Swallow

25/31/2026

Marsh Wren

25/31/2026

European Starling

65/31/2026

Gray Catbird

35/31/2026

Northern Mockingbird

15/31/2026

American Robin

25/31/2026

Cedar Waxwing

185/31/2026

House Sparrow

65/31/2026

American Goldfinch

15/31/2026

Song Sparrow

45/31/2026

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 Meadowlands District IBA for birding?
The best months to visit Meadowlands District IBA for birding are April-May, September-October. The best seasons are Spring and Fall.
What birds can I see at Meadowlands District IBA?
Notable species at Meadowlands District IBA include Mute Swan, Northern Shoveler, Gadwall, Mallard, American Black Duck. The area supports forest, wetland habitats.
How difficult is birding at Meadowlands District IBA?
Birding at Meadowlands District IBA is rated as Moderate. Some trails may require moderate fitness and basic hiking ability.
What amenities are available at Meadowlands District IBA?
Meadowlands District IBA offers the following amenities: Parking, Trails.