Mountain Lake
New Jersey · Northeast
Challenging
April-May, September-October
About This Location
Mountain Lake is a productive birding destination in New Jersey, with 213 species recorded on eBird. This lake and mountain habitat attracts Great Horned Owl, American Robin, and White-throated Sparrow 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
Magnolia Warbler
Setophaga magnolia
Caspian Tern
Hydroprogne caspia
Yellow-bellied Sapsucker
Sphyrapicus varius
Least Flycatcher
Empidonax minimus
Least Bittern
Botaurus exilis
Common Gallinule
Gallinula galeata
Virginia Rail
Rallus limicola
Semipalmated Sandpiper
Calidris pusilla
Blue Grosbeak
Passerina caerulea
Willet (Western)
Tringa semipalmata
Common Tern
Sterna hirundo
Willet
Tringa semipalmata
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Canada Goose
Mute Swan
Mallard
Chimney Swift
Ruby-throated Hummingbird
Great Blue Heron
Red-bellied Woodpecker
Downy Woodpecker
Eastern Kingbird
Eastern Warbling Vireo
Red-eyed Vireo
Blue Jay
American Crow
Fish Crow
Tufted Titmouse
Tree Swallow
Barn Swallow
White-breasted Nuthatch
Northern House Wren
Carolina Wren
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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