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
Blue Grosbeak
Passerina caerulea
Swainson's Warbler
Limnothlypis swainsonii
Dickcissel
Spiza americana
Vesper Sparrow
Pooecetes gramineus
Brown Booby
Sula leucogaster
Mississippi Kite
Ictinia mississippiensis
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Canada Goose
Mute Swan
Mallard
White-eyed Vireo
Yellow-throated Vireo
Red-eyed Vireo
American Crow
Tufted Titmouse
Northern Rough-winged Swallow
Barn Swallow
Northern House Wren
Carolina Wren
Gray Catbird
American Robin
House Sparrow
House Finch
American Goldfinch
Chipping Sparrow
Song Sparrow
Northern Cardinal
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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