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

Common Tern

Sterna hirundo

7/20/2026Richard W. DeKorte Park

Little Blue Heron

Egretta caerulea

7/20/2026Richard W. DeKorte Park1 observed

Pied-billed Grebe

Podilymbus podiceps

7/20/2026Richard W. DeKorte Park1 observed

Ruby-throated Hummingbird

Archilochus colubris

7/20/2026Central Park1 observed

Common Nighthawk

Chordeiles minor

7/20/2026Forever Wild1 observed

Red-breasted Nuthatch

Sitta canadensis

7/20/2026Sibbald House1 observed

Forster's Tern

Sterna forsteri

7/20/2026Path over City Is. Bridge1 observed

Black Scoter

Melanitta americana

7/20/2026Piermont Pier1 observed

Red-breasted Merganser

Mergus serrator

7/20/2026Piermont Pier1 observed

Cliff Swallow

Petrochelidon pyrrhonota

7/20/2026Manhasset - Private: No Access5 observed

Louisiana Waterthrush

Parkesia motacilla

7/20/2026Manhasset - Private: No Access1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Peregrine Falcon

17/20/2026

Tufted Titmouse

17/20/2026

Cedar Waxwing

27/20/2026

American Goldfinch

17/20/2026

Chipping Sparrow

57/20/2026

Mourning Dove

17/18/2026

Chimney Swift

17/18/2026

Northern Flicker

17/18/2026

Blue Jay

17/18/2026

Northern Mockingbird

17/18/2026

Black Vulture

17/17/2026

Turkey Vulture

17/17/2026

Tree Swallow

17/17/2026

House Finch

17/17/2026

Common Grackle

127/17/2026

Osprey

17/16/2026

Red-bellied Woodpecker

17/16/2026

Downy Woodpecker

17/16/2026

American Crow

17/16/2026

Barn Swallow

17/16/2026

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.