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

Dickcissel

Spiza americana

5/31/2026Pole Farm (Mercer County Park NW)1 observed

Mourning Warbler

Geothlypis philadelphia

5/31/2026Sourlands Ecosystem Preserve--Sourland Foothills Trail, Hopewell, New Jersey, US, US-NJ2 observed

Hooded Merganser

Lophodytes cucullatus

5/31/2026Old Mill Road Greenway13 observed

Northern Harrier

Circus hudsonius

5/31/202621 Grist Mill Dr, Belle Mead US-NJ 40.43444, -74.621841 observed

White-throated Sparrow

Zonotrichia albicollis

5/31/2026115 Sunset Dr, New Hope2 observed

Acadian Flycatcher

Empidonax virescens

5/31/2026McBurney Woods1 observed

Swainson's Thrush

Catharus ustulatus

5/31/2026Falls of the Delaware Park3 observed

Bank Swallow

Riparia riparia

5/30/2026Warner Lake (roadside access only, formerly Manor Lake)2 observed

Prothonotary Warbler

Protonotaria citrea

5/30/2026Delaware and Raritan Canal SP--Dyson Tract Area1 observed

Lincoln's Sparrow

Melospiza lincolnii

5/30/2026Pole Farm (Mercer County Park NW)1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Wild Turkey

15/27/2026

Mourning Dove

15/26/2026

Laughing Gull

25/26/2026

Red-eyed Vireo

15/26/2026

Fish Crow

15/26/2026

Eastern Bluebird

15/26/2026

Red-winged Blackbird

15/26/2026

Scarlet Tanager

15/26/2026

Indigo Bunting

15/26/2026

Chimney Swift

15/25/2026

Osprey

15/25/2026

Red-bellied Woodpecker

25/25/2026

Downy Woodpecker

15/25/2026

Pileated Woodpecker

25/25/2026

Northern Flicker

25/25/2026

Eastern Wood-Pewee

25/25/2026

Great Crested Flycatcher

25/25/2026

Blue Jay

75/25/2026

American Crow

15/25/2026

Carolina Chickadee

45/25/2026

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.