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
Red-shouldered Hawk
Buteo lineatus
Dickcissel
Spiza americana
Common Goldeneye
Bucephala clangula
Peregrine Falcon
Falco peregrinus
Blue Grosbeak
Passerina caerulea
Alder Flycatcher
Empidonax alnorum
Grasshopper Sparrow
Ammodramus savannarum
Least Bittern
Botaurus exilis
Eastern Meadowlark
Sturnella magna
Red Crossbill
Loxia curvirostra
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Mourning Dove
Downy Woodpecker
Eastern Wood-Pewee
Eastern Kingbird
Red-eyed Vireo
Blue Jay
Tree Swallow
White-breasted Nuthatch
Carolina Wren
Gray Catbird
Northern Mockingbird
Eastern Bluebird
American Robin
American Goldfinch
Field Sparrow
Savannah Sparrow
Song Sparrow
Eastern Towhee
Red-winged Blackbird
Common Yellowthroat
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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