Merrill Creek Reservoir
New Jersey · Northeast
Moderate
April-May, September-October
About This Location
Merrill Creek Reservoir is a productive birding destination in New Jersey, with 262 species recorded on eBird. This lake and river/riparian habitat attracts Snow Goose, Canada Goose, and American Wigeon among many others. Spring and fall migration bring waves of warblers and shorebirds through the area.
Location
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Live Bird Data
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Notable Sightings
Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days
Red-headed Woodpecker
Melanerpes erythrocephalus
Caspian Tern
Hydroprogne caspia
Hermit Thrush
Catharus guttatus
Yellow-throated Warbler
Setophaga dominica
Merlin
Falco columbarius
Pectoral Sandpiper
Calidris melanotos
Magnolia Warbler
Setophaga magnolia
Semipalmated Sandpiper
Calidris pusilla
Mississippi Kite
Ictinia mississippiensis
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Mourning Dove
Ring-billed Gull
Double-crested Cormorant
Osprey
Cooper's Hawk
Bald Eagle
Eastern Kingbird
Northern Rough-winged Swallow
Barn Swallow
Northern House Wren
Gray Catbird
American Robin
Cedar Waxwing
American Goldfinch
Field Sparrow
Song Sparrow
Eastern Towhee
Red-winged Blackbird
Chimney Swift
Black Vulture
Birding Tips
- 1
Scan the water surface methodically for diving ducks, loons, and grebes.
- 2
Check the shoreline and mudflats for shorebirds and wading birds.
- 3
Visit during mid-May for peak warbler migration.
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