Urban Park birding habitat

Mercer County Park

New Jersey · Northeast

Habitat
Urban Park
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Easy

Best Months

April-May, September-October

About This Location

Mercer County Park is a productive birding destination in New Jersey, with 233 species recorded on eBird. This urban park habitat attracts Canada Goose, Common Goldeneye, and Mourning Dove 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

Grasshopper Sparrow

Ammodramus savannarum

7/15/2026Milk Farm Market2 observed

Least Bittern

Botaurus exilis

7/15/2026Rosedale Park, Pennington US-NJ 40.32547, -74.760621 observed

Eastern Meadowlark

Sturnella magna

7/14/2026Heavenly Farms

Red-shouldered Hawk

Buteo lineatus

7/13/2026New Egypt--Plumsted Recreation Park2 observed

Dickcissel

Spiza americana

7/12/2026St. Michael's Farm Preserve1 observed

Acadian Flycatcher

Empidonax virescens

7/12/2026Woosamonsa Preserve2 observed

White-throated Sparrow

Zonotrichia albicollis

7/12/2026Abbott Marshlands--John A. Roebling Park1 observed

Pileated Woodpecker

Dryocopus pileatus

7/11/202622 Holly Hill Dr, New Egypt US-NJ 40.09774, -74.477891 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Mourning Dove

27/15/2026

Ring-billed Gull

37/15/2026

Blue Jay

57/15/2026

American Crow

47/15/2026

European Starling

37/15/2026

Eastern Bluebird

27/15/2026

House Sparrow

17/15/2026

Chipping Sparrow

17/15/2026

Common Grackle

17/15/2026

Double-crested Cormorant

17/13/2026

Bald Eagle

17/13/2026

Red-bellied Woodpecker

17/13/2026

Northern Flicker

17/13/2026

Eastern Kingbird

17/13/2026

Red-eyed Vireo

17/13/2026

Fish Crow

27/13/2026

Tufted Titmouse

17/13/2026

Tree Swallow

17/13/2026

White-breasted Nuthatch

17/13/2026

Gray Catbird

17/13/2026

Birding Tips

  1. 1

    Visit at dawn for peak songbird activity before crowds arrive.

  2. 2

    Check flowering trees and berry-producing shrubs for seasonal migrants.

  3. 3

    Visit during mid-May for peak warbler migration.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit Mercer County Park for birding?
The best months to visit Mercer County Park for birding are April-May, September-October. The best seasons are Spring and Fall.
What birds can I see at Mercer County Park?
Notable species at Mercer County Park include Canada Goose, Common Goldeneye, Mourning Dove, American Herring Gull, Great Blue Heron. The area supports urban park habitats.
How difficult is birding at Mercer County Park?
Birding at Mercer County Park is rated as Easy. The trails and viewing areas are accessible for birders of all experience levels.
What amenities are available at Mercer County Park?
Mercer County Park offers the following amenities: Parking, Restrooms, Trails.