Wetland birding habitat

Meadowlands IBA - Kearny Marsh

New Jersey · Northeast

Habitat
Wetland
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

April-May, September-October

About This Location

Meadowlands IBA - Kearny Marsh is a productive birding destination in New Jersey, with 232 species recorded on eBird. This wetland habitat attracts Common Raven 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

White-throated Sparrow

Zonotrichia albicollis

6/1/20261 De Korte Park Plaza, Lyndhurst, New Jersey, US (40.785, -74.106)1 observed

Bufflehead

Bucephala albeola

6/1/2026Great Kills Park--Mudflats1 observed

Lincoln's Sparrow

Melospiza lincolnii

6/1/2026Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge--West Pond1 observed

White-crowned Sparrow

Zonotrichia leucophrys

6/1/2026Bryant Park (5th-6th Ave. btwn 40th-42nd St.)1 observed

Mourning Warbler

Geothlypis philadelphia

6/1/2026Green-Wood Cemetery, Brooklyn1 observed

Nashville Warbler

Leiothlypis ruficapilla

6/1/2026Green-Wood Cemetery, Brooklyn1 observed

Swainson's Thrush (Olive-backed)

Catharus ustulatus

6/1/2026Pan American International High School1 observed

Yellow-bellied Flycatcher

Empidonax flaviventris

6/1/2026Pugsley Creek Park1 observed

Caspian Tern

Hydroprogne caspia

6/1/2026Plumb Beach1 observed

Glaucous Gull

Larus hyperboreus

6/1/2026Breezy Point Beach1 observed

Lesser Black-backed Gull

Larus fuscus

6/1/2026Breezy Point Beach7 observed

Roseate Tern

Sterna dougallii

6/1/2026Breezy Point Beach1 observed

Royal Tern

Thalasseus maximus

6/1/2026Breezy Point Beach2 observed

Black-and-white Warbler

Mniotilta varia

6/1/2026Central Park--The Pool1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Rock Pigeon

25/25/2026

Chimney Swift

55/25/2026

Eastern Wood-Pewee

15/25/2026

Eastern Warbling Vireo

15/25/2026

Red-eyed Vireo

15/25/2026

Northern House Wren

15/25/2026

European Starling

35/25/2026

Gray Catbird

55/25/2026

Northern Mockingbird

25/25/2026

American Robin

35/25/2026

Cedar Waxwing

65/25/2026

House Sparrow

55/25/2026

American Goldfinch

15/25/2026

Swamp Sparrow

25/25/2026

Red-winged Blackbird

55/25/2026

Brown-headed Cowbird

15/25/2026

Common Grackle

25/25/2026

Northern Waterthrush

15/25/2026

Common Yellowthroat

55/25/2026

American Redstart

15/25/2026

Birding Tips

  1. 1

    Bring waterproof boots for marsh trails and muddy edges.

  2. 2

    Scan the edges of open water for herons, egrets, and rails at dawn.

  3. 3

    Visit during mid-May for peak warbler migration.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit Meadowlands IBA - Kearny Marsh for birding?
The best months to visit Meadowlands IBA - Kearny Marsh for birding are April-May, September-October. The best seasons are Spring and Fall.
What birds can I see at Meadowlands IBA - Kearny Marsh?
Notable species at Meadowlands IBA - Kearny Marsh include Great Blue Heron, Red-winged Blackbird, Mallard, Green Heron, Virginia Rail. The area supports wetland habitats.
How difficult is birding at Meadowlands IBA - Kearny Marsh?
Birding at Meadowlands IBA - Kearny Marsh is rated as Moderate. Some trails may require moderate fitness and basic hiking ability.
What amenities are available at Meadowlands IBA - Kearny Marsh?
Meadowlands IBA - Kearny Marsh offers the following amenities: Parking, Trails.