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

Ruddy Duck

Oxyura jamaicensis

7/19/2026Brooklyn Bridge Park--Pier 61 observed

Common Tern

Sterna hirundo

7/19/2026Richard W. DeKorte Park--Marsh Discovery Trail1 observed

Cliff Swallow

Petrochelidon pyrrhonota

7/19/2026Randalls Island3 observed

Eastern Phoebe

Sayornis phoebe

7/19/2026Green-Wood Cemetery, Brooklyn1 observed

Ruby-throated Hummingbird

Archilochus colubris

7/19/2026Fort Tryon Park1 observed

White-throated Sparrow

Zonotrichia albicollis

7/19/2026McGolrick Park1 observed

Louisiana Waterthrush

Parkesia motacilla

7/19/2026Prospect Park1 observed

Black Skimmer

Rynchops niger

7/19/20262161 Hart Street, New York, US (40.812, -73.847)1 observed

Red-breasted Merganser

Mergus serrator

7/19/2026Piermont Pier1 observed

Forster's Tern

Sterna forsteri

7/19/2026Piermont Pier4 observed

Black Scoter

Melanitta americana

7/19/2026Piermont Pier1 observed

American Bittern

Botaurus lentiginosus

7/19/2026Commerce Road Wetlands1 observed

Bank Swallow

Riparia riparia

7/19/2026Commerce Road Wetlands1 observed

Black-and-white Warbler

Mniotilta varia

7/19/2026Prospect Park1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Mourning Dove

27/18/2026

Chimney Swift

27/18/2026

Great Egret

17/18/2026

Osprey

27/18/2026

Northern Flicker

27/18/2026

Willow Flycatcher

27/18/2026

Fish Crow

17/18/2026

Tree Swallow

67/18/2026

Barn Swallow

67/18/2026

European Starling

67/18/2026

Gray Catbird

37/18/2026

Northern Mockingbird

17/18/2026

Wood Thrush

17/18/2026

American Robin

27/18/2026

Cedar Waxwing

17/18/2026

American Goldfinch

47/18/2026

Orchard Oriole

47/18/2026

Red-winged Blackbird

127/18/2026

Northern Cardinal

17/18/2026

Mallard

37/18/2026

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.