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-faced Ibis
Plegadis chihi
Pied-billed Grebe
Podilymbus podiceps
Black-necked Stilt
Himantopus mexicanus
Ruff
Calidris pugnax
Long-billed Dowitcher
Limnodromus scolopaceus
Red-necked Phalarope
Phalaropus lobatus
Black-necked Stilt (Black-necked)
Himantopus mexicanus
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
American Black Duck
Least Sandpiper
Black Skimmer
White Ibis
Glossy Ibis
Black-crowned Night Heron
Snowy Egret
Great Blue Heron
House Finch
Red-winged Blackbird
Canada Goose
Mourning Dove
Semipalmated Plover
Little Blue Heron
House Sparrow
Song Sparrow
Lesser Yellowlegs
Laughing Gull
Least Tern
Forster's Tern
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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