Old Mine Road IBA (Warren County only)

New Jersey · Northeast

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Habitat

ForestWetland

Best Seasons

Spring Fall

Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

April-May, September-October

About This Location

Old Mine Road IBA (Warren County only) is a productive birding destination in New Jersey, with 214 species recorded on eBird. This forest and wetland habitat attracts a wide variety of species among many others. Spring and fall migration bring waves of warblers and shorebirds through the area.

Location

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Notable Species

Red-eyed Vireo Scarlet Tanager Pileated Woodpecker Wood Thrush Ovenbird

Live Bird Data

Notable Sightings

Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days

Northern Harrier

Circus hudsonius

6/1/2026Brainards Rd/CR621 (Harmony Twp)1 observed

Swainson's Warbler

Limnothlypis swainsonii

6/1/2026Old Mine Road IBA:Worthington SF--Campground Rd, north section1 observed

Lincoln's Sparrow

Melospiza lincolnii

5/31/2026NJ Audubon Hariton Sanctuary1 observed

Gray-cheeked Thrush

Catharus minimus

5/31/2026Jacobsburg Environmental Education Center1 observed

Yellow-breasted Chat

Icteria virens

5/31/2026Old Mine Road, Sussex County1 observed

Mississippi Kite

Ictinia mississippiensis

5/30/2026Old Mine Road IBA (Warren County only)2 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Black-billed Cuckoo

15/31/2026

Wild Turkey

15/31/2026

Chimney Swift

15/31/2026

Double-crested Cormorant

55/31/2026

Bald Eagle

15/31/2026

Red-bellied Woodpecker

15/31/2026

Downy Woodpecker

35/31/2026

Pileated Woodpecker

25/31/2026

Northern Flicker

15/31/2026

Eastern Wood-Pewee

55/31/2026

Acadian Flycatcher

15/31/2026

Eastern Phoebe

15/31/2026

Great Crested Flycatcher

45/31/2026

Eastern Kingbird

15/31/2026

Red-eyed Vireo

85/31/2026

Blue Jay

15/31/2026

American Crow

25/31/2026

Black-capped Chickadee

15/31/2026

Tufted Titmouse

45/31/2026

White-breasted Nuthatch

15/31/2026

Birding Tips

1
Listen for vocalizations to locate canopy-dwelling warblers and vireos.
2
Check forest edges and clearings for flycatchers and thrushes.
3
Visit during mid-May for peak warbler migration.

Amenities

Parking

Trails

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Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit Old Mine Road IBA (Warren County only) for birding?▼

The best months to visit Old Mine Road IBA (Warren County only) for birding are April-May, September-October. The best seasons are Spring and Fall.

What birds can I see at Old Mine Road IBA (Warren County only)?▼

Notable species at Old Mine Road IBA (Warren County only) include Red-eyed Vireo, Scarlet Tanager, Pileated Woodpecker, Wood Thrush, Ovenbird. The area supports forest, wetland habitats.

How difficult is birding at Old Mine Road IBA (Warren County only)?▼

Birding at Old Mine Road IBA (Warren County only) is rated as Moderate. Some trails may require moderate fitness and basic hiking ability.

What amenities are available at Old Mine Road IBA (Warren County only)?▼

Old Mine Road IBA (Warren County only) offers the following amenities: Parking, Trails.