River/Riparian birding habitat

Meadowlands IBA - Losen Slote Creek Park

New Jersey · Northeast

Habitat
River/RiparianUrban Park
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Easy

Best Months

April-May, September-October

About This Location

Meadowlands IBA - Losen Slote Creek Park is a productive birding destination in New Jersey, with 216 species recorded on eBird. This river/riparian and urban park habitat attracts a wide variety of species 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

Cliff Swallow

Petrochelidon pyrrhonota

7/19/2026Randalls Island3 observed

Ruby-throated Hummingbird

Archilochus colubris

7/19/2026Fort Tryon Park1 observed

White-throated Sparrow

Zonotrichia albicollis

7/19/2026McGolrick Park1 observed

Common Tern

Sterna hirundo

7/19/2026Richard W. DeKorte Park--Marsh Discovery Trail2 observed

Louisiana Waterthrush

Parkesia motacilla

7/19/2026Prospect Park1 observed

Black Skimmer

Rynchops niger

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

Bank Swallow

Riparia riparia

7/19/2026Commerce Road Wetlands1 observed

American Bittern

Botaurus lentiginosus

7/19/2026Commerce Road Wetlands1 observed

Black-and-white Warbler

Mniotilta varia

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

Black Scoter

Melanitta americana

7/19/2026Piermont Pier1 observed

Laughing Gull

Leucophaeus atricilla

7/19/2026Piermont Pier1 observed

Forster's Tern

Sterna forsteri

7/19/2026Piermont Pier3 observed

Red-breasted Merganser

Mergus serrator

7/19/2026Piermont Pier1 observed

Ring-necked Duck

Aythya collaris

7/19/2026Alley Pond Park--Restoration Pond1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Rock Pigeon

107/19/2026

Tufted Titmouse

17/19/2026

American Robin

77/19/2026

Common Grackle

27/19/2026

Northern Cardinal

17/19/2026

Mourning Dove

17/19/2026

Chimney Swift

27/19/2026

Double-crested Cormorant

17/19/2026

Barn Swallow

67/19/2026

Gray Catbird

37/19/2026

House Sparrow

167/19/2026

Red-winged Blackbird

27/19/2026

Ring-billed Gull

37/19/2026

American Herring Gull

57/19/2026

Great Black-backed Gull

17/19/2026

Osprey

17/19/2026

European Starling

47/19/2026

Northern Mockingbird

27/19/2026

Cedar Waxwing

17/19/2026

American Goldfinch

17/19/2026

Birding Tips

  1. 1

    Walk along the water slowly, scanning overhanging branches for kingfishers and warblers.

  2. 2

    Check sandbars and gravel bars for shorebirds and terns.

  3. 3

    Visit during mid-May for peak warbler migration.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit Meadowlands IBA - Losen Slote Creek Park for birding?
The best months to visit Meadowlands IBA - Losen Slote Creek Park for birding are April-May, September-October. The best seasons are Spring and Fall.
What birds can I see at Meadowlands IBA - Losen Slote Creek Park?
Notable species at Meadowlands IBA - Losen Slote Creek Park include Belted Kingfisher, Yellow Warbler, Song Sparrow, Great Blue Heron, Cedar Waxwing. The area supports river/riparian, urban park habitats.
How difficult is birding at Meadowlands IBA - Losen Slote Creek Park?
Birding at Meadowlands IBA - Losen Slote Creek Park is rated as Easy. The trails and viewing areas are accessible for birders of all experience levels.
What amenities are available at Meadowlands IBA - Losen Slote Creek Park?
Meadowlands IBA - Losen Slote Creek Park offers the following amenities: Parking, Restrooms, Trails.