Pole Farm (Mercer County Park NW)
New Jersey · Northeast
Easy
April-May, September-October
Free
Open daily, dawn to dusk
About This Location
Pole Farm (Mercer County Park NW) is a productive birding destination in New Jersey, with 224 species recorded on eBird. This urban park habitat attracts Canada Goose, Mourning Dove, and Turkey Vulture 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
Swainson's Thrush
Catharus ustulatus
Northern Bobwhite
Colinus virginianus
Yellow-breasted Chat
Icteria virens
Winter Wren
Troglodytes hiemalis
Hooded Merganser
Lophodytes cucullatus
Northern Harrier
Circus hudsonius
Dickcissel
Spiza americana
Northern Waterthrush
Parkesia noveboracensis
Yellow-rumped Warbler
Setophaga coronata
Solitary Sandpiper
Tringa solitaria
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Mourning Dove
American Kestrel
Willow Flycatcher
American Crow
Tufted Titmouse
Tree Swallow
Barn Swallow
European Starling
Gray Catbird
Northern Mockingbird
American Robin
Cedar Waxwing
House Sparrow
American Goldfinch
Grasshopper Sparrow
Field Sparrow
Song Sparrow
Bobolink
Eastern Meadowlark
Orchard Oriole
Birding Tips
- 1
Visit at dawn for peak songbird activity before crowds arrive.
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Check flowering trees and berry-producing shrubs for seasonal migrants.
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Visit during mid-May for peak warbler migration.
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Check eBird hotspot data before visiting to see recent sightings and what species are being reported.
- 5
Bring quality optics — a good pair of binoculars (8x42 or 10x42) makes all the difference in species identification.
Amenities
Nearby Attractions
- Mercer County Park
- Rogers Refuge
- Institute Woods
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