Raritan Bay Waterfront Park & Morgan Avenue Mudflats

New Jersey · Northeast

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Habitat

CoastalUrban Park

Best Seasons

Spring Fall

Difficulty

Easy

Best Months

April-May, September-October

About This Location

Raritan Bay Waterfront Park & Morgan Avenue Mudflats is a productive birding destination in New Jersey, with 267 species recorded on eBird. This coastal and urban park habitat attracts Brant, Black Scoter, and Mourning Dove among many others. Spring and fall migration bring waves of warblers and shorebirds through the area.

Location

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Notable Species

Brant Black Scoter Mourning Dove Ring-billed Gull American Herring Gull

Live Bird Data

Notable Sightings

Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days

Bufflehead

Bucephala albeola

6/2/2026Great Kills Park--Mudflats1 observed

Yellow-breasted Chat

Icteria virens

6/2/2026New Creek Watershed, Graham Blvd. bridge1 observed

Wilson's Warbler

Cardellina pusilla

6/2/2026South Mountain Reservation below Crest Drive1 observed

Lincoln's Sparrow

Melospiza lincolnii

6/2/2026Sandy Hook1 observed

Magnolia Warbler

Setophaga magnolia

6/1/2026Clove Lakes Park1 observed

Northern Waterthrush

Parkesia noveboracensis

6/1/2026Clove Lakes Park1 observed

Northern Rough-winged Swallow

Stelgidopteryx serripennis

6/1/2026Calvert Vaux Park (Dreier-Offerman Park)1 observed

White-throated Sparrow

Zonotrichia albicollis

6/1/202632 Prince Street, Newark, New Jersey, US (40.736, -74.185)1 observed

Kentucky Warbler

Geothlypis formosa

6/1/2026Wolfe's Pond Park1 observed

Black-capped Chickadee

Poecile atricapillus

6/1/2026Sandy Hook--North End1 observed

Bonaparte's Gull

Chroicocephalus philadelphia

5/31/2026Sandy Hook--Spermaceti Cove area1 observed

Lesser Black-backed Gull

Larus fuscus

5/31/2026Breezy Point Tip2 observed

Roseate Tern

Sterna dougallii

5/31/2026Breezy Point Tip5 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Spotted Sandpiper

16/1/2026

Laughing Gull

186/1/2026

Ring-billed Gull

96/1/2026

American Herring Gull

56/1/2026

Great Black-backed Gull

16/1/2026

Caspian Tern

26/1/2026

Double-crested Cormorant

126/1/2026

Osprey

46/1/2026

Fish Crow

16/1/2026

Barn Swallow

26/1/2026

European Starling

46/1/2026

Northern Mockingbird

26/1/2026

American Robin

56/1/2026

House Sparrow

76/1/2026

Red-winged Blackbird

46/1/2026

Common Grackle

36/1/2026

Boat-tailed Grackle

36/1/2026

Canada Goose

205/31/2026

Mourning Dove

45/31/2026

Semipalmated Plover

35/31/2026

Birding Tips

1
Check rocky shorelines and jetties at low tide for shorebirds.
2
Scan offshore waters with a spotting scope for seabirds and waterfowl.
3
Visit during mid-May for peak warbler migration.

Amenities

Parking

Restrooms

Trails

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Birding Guides

Fall Bird Migration Guide

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Bird Identification: The Four Keys

11 min read

Beginner's Guide to Birdwatching

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Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit Raritan Bay Waterfront Park & Morgan Avenue Mudflats for birding?▼

The best months to visit Raritan Bay Waterfront Park & Morgan Avenue Mudflats for birding are April-May, September-October. The best seasons are Spring and Fall.

What birds can I see at Raritan Bay Waterfront Park & Morgan Avenue Mudflats?▼

Notable species at Raritan Bay Waterfront Park & Morgan Avenue Mudflats include Brant, Black Scoter, Mourning Dove, Ring-billed Gull, American Herring Gull. The area supports coastal, urban park habitats.

How difficult is birding at Raritan Bay Waterfront Park & Morgan Avenue Mudflats?▼

Birding at Raritan Bay Waterfront Park & Morgan Avenue Mudflats is rated as Easy. The trails and viewing areas are accessible for birders of all experience levels.

What amenities are available at Raritan Bay Waterfront Park & Morgan Avenue Mudflats?▼

Raritan Bay Waterfront Park & Morgan Avenue Mudflats offers the following amenities: Parking, Restrooms, Trails.