Ocean City Preserve
New Jersey · Northeast
About This Location
Ocean City Preserve is a productive birding destination in New Jersey, with 214 species recorded on eBird. This coastal habitat attracts Canada Goose, Northern Shoveler, and Mallard 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
White-throated Sparrow
Zonotrichia albicollis
Black-necked Stilt (Black-necked)
Himantopus mexicanus
Wilson's Phalarope
Phalaropus tricolor
White-faced Ibis
Plegadis chihi
American Barn Owl
Tyto furcata
Red-necked Phalarope
Phalaropus lobatus
Ruby-crowned Kinglet
Corthylio calendula
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Canada Goose
Mallard
Mourning Dove
Semipalmated Plover
Fish Crow
Gray Catbird
American Robin
Red-winged Blackbird
Northern Cardinal
American Black Duck
Green-winged Teal
Willet
Semipalmated Sandpiper
Laughing Gull
American Herring Gull
Forster's Tern
Common Tern
White Ibis
Glossy Ibis
Little Blue Heron
Birding Tips
- 1
Check rocky shorelines and jetties at low tide for shorebirds.
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Scan offshore waters with a spotting scope for seabirds and waterfowl.
- 3
Visit during mid-May for peak warbler migration.
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