Urban Park birding habitat

Overpeck County Park

New Jersey · Northeast

Habitat
Urban Park
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Easy

Best Months

April-May, September-October

About This Location

Overpeck County Park is a productive birding destination in New Jersey, with 234 species recorded on eBird. This urban park habitat attracts Canada Goose, Mallard, and Common Merganser 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

Northern Waterthrush

Parkesia noveboracensis

5/31/2026Central Park--The Pool1 observed

Bicknell's Thrush

Catharus bicknelli

5/31/2026Central Park--Evodia Field1 observed

White-throated Sparrow

Zonotrichia albicollis

5/31/2026Richard W. DeKorte Park1 observed

Ruby-crowned Kinglet

Corthylio calendula

5/31/2026Richard W. DeKorte Park1 observed

Lincoln's Sparrow

Melospiza lincolnii

5/31/2026Central Park--Maintenance Meadow1 observed

Hermit Thrush

Catharus guttatus

5/31/2026Crotona Park3 observed

Acadian Flycatcher

Empidonax virescens

5/31/2026Prospect Park1 observed

Cliff Swallow

Petrochelidon pyrrhonota

5/31/2026Randalls Island--Freshwater Wetlands (Little Hell Gate Inlet)2 observed

Black-throated Green Warbler

Setophaga virens

5/31/2026Fort Tryon Park1 observed

Olive-sided Flycatcher

Contopus cooperi

5/31/2026Green-Wood Cemetery, Brooklyn1 observed

Black Scoter

Melanitta americana

5/31/2026Piermont Pier1 observed

Nashville Warbler

Leiothlypis ruficapilla

5/31/2026Green-Wood Cemetery, Brooklyn1 observed

Chestnut-sided Warbler

Setophaga pensylvanica

5/31/2026Green-Wood Cemetery, Brooklyn1 observed

Northern Parula

Setophaga americana

5/31/2026Green-Wood Cemetery, Brooklyn3 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Mallard

25/29/2026

Rock Pigeon

25/29/2026

Mourning Dove

25/29/2026

Chimney Swift

105/29/2026

Spotted Sandpiper

15/29/2026

Ring-billed Gull

15/29/2026

Double-crested Cormorant

155/29/2026

Black-crowned Night Heron

65/29/2026

Snowy Egret

15/29/2026

Great Egret

35/29/2026

Great Blue Heron

15/29/2026

Osprey

25/29/2026

Bald Eagle

15/29/2026

Downy Woodpecker

35/29/2026

Northern Flicker

15/29/2026

Monk Parakeet

25/29/2026

Willow Flycatcher

35/29/2026

Eastern Kingbird

15/29/2026

Eastern Warbling Vireo

35/29/2026

Fish Crow

25/29/2026

Birding Tips

  1. 1

    Visit at dawn for peak songbird activity before crowds arrive.

  2. 2

    Check flowering trees and berry-producing shrubs for seasonal migrants.

  3. 3

    Visit during mid-May for peak warbler migration.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit Overpeck County Park for birding?
The best months to visit Overpeck County Park for birding are April-May, September-October. The best seasons are Spring and Fall.
What birds can I see at Overpeck County Park?
Notable species at Overpeck County Park include Canada Goose, Mallard, Common Merganser, Rock Pigeon, Mourning Dove. The area supports urban park habitats.
How difficult is birding at Overpeck County Park?
Birding at Overpeck County Park is rated as Easy. The trails and viewing areas are accessible for birders of all experience levels.
What amenities are available at Overpeck County Park?
Overpeck County Park offers the following amenities: Parking, Restrooms, Trails.