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

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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

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

Blackburnian Warbler

Setophaga fusca

5/31/2026Rockefeller SP Preserve1 observed

Black Scoter

Melanitta americana

5/31/2026Piermont Pier1 observed

Wilson's Warbler

Cardellina pusilla

5/31/2026yard 11 observed

Tennessee Warbler

Leiothlypis peregrina

5/31/2026yard 11 observed

Alder Flycatcher

Empidonax alnorum

5/31/2026The Celery Farm1 observed

Hooded Merganser

Lophodytes cucullatus

5/31/2026The Celery Farm1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Turkey Vulture

35/30/2026

Red-bellied Woodpecker

15/30/2026

Hairy Woodpecker

15/30/2026

Peregrine Falcon

25/30/2026

Eastern Wood-Pewee

15/30/2026

Great Crested Flycatcher

15/30/2026

Red-eyed Vireo

15/30/2026

Blue Jay

15/30/2026

American Crow

15/30/2026

Northern House Wren

15/30/2026

American Robin

25/30/2026

Chipping Sparrow

65/30/2026

Common Grackle

45/30/2026

American Redstart

15/30/2026

Indigo Bunting

15/30/2026

Mourning Dove

5/30/2026

Yellow-billed Cuckoo

15/30/2026

Black Vulture

15/30/2026

Common Raven

15/30/2026

Tufted Titmouse

5/30/2026

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.