Urban Park birding habitat

Palisades Park IBA - State Line Lookout

New Jersey · Northeast

Habitat
Urban Park
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Easy

Best Months

April-May, September-October

About This Location

Palisades Park IBA - State Line Lookout is a productive birding destination in New Jersey, with 200 species recorded on eBird. This urban park habitat attracts Turkey Vulture, Red-bellied Woodpecker, and Downy Woodpecker 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

Powered by eBird / Cornell Lab of Ornithology

Notable Sightings

Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days

Ovenbird

Seiurus aurocapilla

4/18/2026Msgr. McGolrick Park, New York US-NY 40.72443, -73.943601 observed

Mute Swan

Cygnus olor

4/18/2026Roosevelt Island--FDR Four Freedoms and Parks S of Cornell Tech1 observed

Great Cormorant

Phalacrocorax carbo

4/18/2026Bowline Point Park1 observed

Hooded Merganser

Lophodytes cucullatus

4/18/2026Central Park2 observed

Red-headed Woodpecker

Melanerpes erythrocephalus

4/18/2026Saddle River County Park1 observed

Orange-crowned Warbler

Leiothlypis celata

4/18/2026Saddle River County Park1 observed

Blue-winged Warbler

Vermivora cyanoptera

4/18/2026Westmoreland Sanctuary1 observed

Baltimore Oriole

Icterus galbula

4/18/2026Home1 observed

Ruby-throated Hummingbird

Archilochus colubris

4/18/2026Sherman Creek Park and Swindler Cove1 observed

Purple Finch

Haemorhous purpureus

4/18/2026Morningside Drive2 observed

Northern Parula

Setophaga americana

4/18/2026Highbridge Park--S of Alexander Hamilton Bridge2 observed

Indigo Bunting

Passerina cyanea

4/18/2026Croton Point Park1 observed

Boat-tailed Grackle

Quiscalus major

4/18/2026Pelham Bay Park--Hunter Island5 observed

Lesser Black-backed Gull

Larus fuscus

4/18/2026Central Park--Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis Reservoir1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Red-bellied Woodpecker

24/18/2026

Northern Flicker

34/18/2026

Blue Jay

4/18/2026

Common Raven

14/18/2026

White-breasted Nuthatch

24/18/2026

European Starling

4/18/2026

American Robin

4/18/2026

Northern Cardinal

14/18/2026

Wild Turkey

14/17/2026

Hairy Woodpecker

14/17/2026

Black Vulture

24/16/2026

Turkey Vulture

64/16/2026

Barn Swallow

34/16/2026

American Goldfinch

24/16/2026

Chipping Sparrow

44/16/2026

Peregrine Falcon

24/16/2026

Tufted Titmouse

14/16/2026

Dark-eyed Junco

14/16/2026

Pileated Woodpecker

14/14/2026

White-throated Sparrow

74/14/2026

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 Palisades Park IBA - State Line Lookout for birding?
The best months to visit Palisades Park IBA - State Line Lookout for birding are April-May, September-October. The best seasons are Spring and Fall.
What birds can I see at Palisades Park IBA - State Line Lookout?
Notable species at Palisades Park IBA - State Line Lookout include Turkey Vulture, Red-bellied Woodpecker, Downy Woodpecker, Peregrine Falcon, Blue Jay. The area supports urban park habitats.
How difficult is birding at Palisades Park IBA - State Line Lookout?
Birding at Palisades Park IBA - State Line Lookout is rated as Easy. The trails and viewing areas are accessible for birders of all experience levels.
What amenities are available at Palisades Park IBA - State Line Lookout?
Palisades Park IBA - State Line Lookout offers the following amenities: Parking, Restrooms, Trails.