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

Common Tern

Sterna hirundo

7/19/2026Richard W. DeKorte Park--Marsh Discovery Trail1 observed

Ruddy Duck

Oxyura jamaicensis

7/19/2026Brooklyn Bridge Park--Pier 61 observed

Willet (Western)

Tringa semipalmata

7/19/2026Plumb Beach2 observed

Cliff Swallow

Petrochelidon pyrrhonota

7/19/2026Randalls Island3 observed

Eastern Phoebe

Sayornis phoebe

7/19/2026Green-Wood Cemetery, Brooklyn1 observed

Little Blue Heron

Egretta caerulea

7/19/2026Richard W. DeKorte Park, Lyndhurst US-NJ 40.78558, -74.103291 observed

Ruby-throated Hummingbird

Archilochus colubris

7/19/2026Fort Tryon Park1 observed

White-throated Sparrow

Zonotrichia albicollis

7/19/2026McGolrick Park1 observed

Louisiana Waterthrush

Parkesia motacilla

7/19/2026Prospect Park1 observed

Monk Parakeet

Myiopsitta monachus

7/19/2026Inwood Hill Park1 observed

Black Skimmer

Rynchops niger

7/19/20262161 Hart Street, New York, US (40.812, -73.847)1 observed

American Bittern

Botaurus lentiginosus

7/19/2026Commerce Road Wetlands1 observed

Bank Swallow

Riparia riparia

7/19/2026Commerce Road Wetlands1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Canada Goose

307/19/2026

Mallard

407/19/2026

American Black Duck

27/19/2026

Semipalmated Sandpiper

17/19/2026

Yellow-crowned Night Heron

27/19/2026

Black-crowned Night Heron

17/19/2026

Great Egret

57/19/2026

Great Blue Heron

47/19/2026

Barn Swallow

157/19/2026

Gray Catbird

17/19/2026

Northern Mockingbird

17/19/2026

House Sparrow

57/19/2026

Song Sparrow

17/19/2026

Red-winged Blackbird

107/19/2026

Least Tern

57/19/2026

Forster's Tern

37/19/2026

Marsh Wren

17/19/2026

Killdeer

27/19/2026

Tree Swallow

17/19/2026

American Robin

17/19/2026

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.