Urban Park birding habitat

Sandy Hook - Guardian Park & bike path

New Jersey · Northeast

Habitat
Urban Park
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Easy

Best Months

April-May, September-October

About This Location

Sandy Hook - Guardian Park & bike path is a productive birding destination in New Jersey, with 248 species recorded on eBird. This urban park habitat attracts Greater Scaup, Bufflehead, and Ring-billed Gull 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

Prothonotary Warbler

Protonotaria citrea

4/18/2026Prospect Park1 observed

Black-capped Chickadee

Poecile atricapillus

4/18/2026Manalapn NJ1 observed

Purple Martin

Progne subis

4/18/2026Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge1 observed

Rose-breasted Grosbeak

Pheucticus ludovicianus

4/18/2026Linden Hill Cemetery1 observed

Wild Turkey

Meleagris gallopavo

4/18/2026The Battery, Manhattan1 observed

Iceland Gull

Larus glaucoides

4/18/2026Sandy Hook--C Lot & Beach1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Brant

404/13/2026

Canada Goose

64/13/2026

Red-breasted Merganser

44/13/2026

Lesser Yellowlegs

14/13/2026

Laughing Gull

14/13/2026

American Herring Gull

4/13/2026

Great Black-backed Gull

24/13/2026

Glaucous Gull

14/13/2026

Double-crested Cormorant

14/13/2026

Great Egret

44/13/2026

Black Vulture

14/13/2026

Turkey Vulture

24/13/2026

Osprey

84/13/2026

Sharp-shinned Hawk

24/13/2026

Cooper's Hawk

14/13/2026

Northern Harrier

34/13/2026

Northern Flicker

14/13/2026

American Kestrel

44/13/2026

Merlin

24/13/2026

Common Raven

14/13/2026

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 Sandy Hook - Guardian Park & bike path for birding?
The best months to visit Sandy Hook - Guardian Park & bike path for birding are April-May, September-October. The best seasons are Spring and Fall.
What birds can I see at Sandy Hook - Guardian Park & bike path?
Notable species at Sandy Hook - Guardian Park & bike path include Greater Scaup, Bufflehead, Ring-billed Gull, Double-crested Cormorant, Brant. The area supports urban park habitats.
How difficult is birding at Sandy Hook - Guardian Park & bike path?
Birding at Sandy Hook - Guardian Park & bike path is rated as Easy. The trails and viewing areas are accessible for birders of all experience levels.
What amenities are available at Sandy Hook - Guardian Park & bike path?
Sandy Hook - Guardian Park & bike path offers the following amenities: Parking, Restrooms, Trails.