Ocean Terminal - The Peninsula

New Jersey · Northeast

Habitat
Coastal
Best Seasons
SpringFall
Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

April-May, September-October

About This Location

Ocean Terminal - The Peninsula is a productive birding destination in New Jersey, with 221 species recorded on eBird. This coastal habitat attracts Brant, Canada Goose, and Gadwall among many others. Spring and fall migration bring waves of warblers and shorebirds through the area.

Location

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Notable Species

Live Bird Data

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Notable Sightings

Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days

Black-capped Chickadee

Poecile atricapillus

3/6/2026Sandy Hook--Spermaceti Cove area2 observed

Trumpeter Swan

Cygnus buccinator

3/6/2026North 5th Street Pier and Park1 observed

Common Merganser

Mergus merganser

3/6/2026New York, New York, US (40.799, -73.975)1 observed

Wild Turkey

Meleagris gallopavo

3/6/2026Liberty Island/Statue of Liberty (NY County)1 observed

Greater Scaup

Aythya marila

3/6/2026Hudson River Greenway--145th-155th St.1 observed

Common Goldeneye

Bucephala clangula

3/6/2026Hudson River Greenway--145th-155th St.3 observed

Bohemian Waxwing

Bombycilla garrulus

3/6/2026Sandy Hook1 observed

Field Sparrow

Spizella pusilla

3/6/2026Stuyvesant Town-Peter Cooper Village1 observed

Long-tailed Duck

Clangula hyemalis

3/6/2026Governors Island (N.Y. County)1 observed

American Wigeon

Mareca americana

3/6/2026Governors Island (N.Y. County)4 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Brant

502/28/2026

Canada Goose

302/28/2026

Gadwall

152/28/2026

Mallard

22/28/2026

American Black Duck

52/28/2026

Lesser Scaup

32/28/2026

Bufflehead

302/28/2026

Red-breasted Merganser

32/28/2026

Rock Pigeon

302/28/2026

Mourning Dove

12/28/2026

Black-bellied Plover

12/28/2026

Killdeer

22/28/2026

Ring-billed Gull

852/28/2026

American Herring Gull

202/28/2026

Great Black-backed Gull

12/28/2026

Horned Grebe

12/28/2026

Red-throated Loon

12/28/2026

Common Loon

22/28/2026

Great Cormorant

22/28/2026

Fish Crow

22/28/2026

Birding Tips

  1. 1

    Check rocky shorelines and jetties at low tide for shorebirds.

  2. 2

    Scan offshore waters with a spotting scope for seabirds and waterfowl.

  3. 3

    Visit during mid-May for peak warbler migration.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit Ocean Terminal - The Peninsula for birding?
The best months to visit Ocean Terminal - The Peninsula for birding are April-May, September-October. The best seasons are Spring and Fall.
What birds can I see at Ocean Terminal - The Peninsula?
Notable species at Ocean Terminal - The Peninsula include Brant, Canada Goose, Gadwall, Mallard, American Black Duck. The area supports coastal habitats.
How difficult is birding at Ocean Terminal - The Peninsula?
Birding at Ocean Terminal - The Peninsula is rated as Moderate. Some trails may require moderate fitness and basic hiking ability.
What amenities are available at Ocean Terminal - The Peninsula?
Ocean Terminal - The Peninsula offers the following amenities: Parking, Trails.