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
Glossy Ibis
Plegadis falcinellus
Red-breasted Merganser
Mergus serrator
White-crowned Sparrow
Zonotrichia leucophrys
Black-capped Chickadee
Poecile atricapillus
Northern Waterthrush
Parkesia noveboracensis
Blue-headed Vireo
Vireo solitarius
Eastern Warbling Vireo
Vireo gilvus
Blue-winged Warbler
Vermivora cyanoptera
Ovenbird
Seiurus aurocapilla
Wood Thrush
Hylocichla mustelina
Red-eyed Vireo
Vireo olivaceus
Baltimore Oriole
Icterus galbula
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Canada Goose
Mourning Dove
Great Blue Heron
Red-bellied Woodpecker
Downy Woodpecker
Pileated Woodpecker
Northern Flicker
American Kestrel
Blue Jay
American Crow
Common Raven
Tufted Titmouse
Tree Swallow
White-breasted Nuthatch
Blue-gray Gnatcatcher
European Starling
Brown Thrasher
Eastern Bluebird
American Robin
House Sparrow
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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