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

Manx Shearwater

Puffinus puffinus

7/18/202640.46728, -73.890012 observed

Louisiana Waterthrush

Parkesia motacilla

7/18/2026Canarsie Beach Park1 observed

Royal Tern

Thalasseus maximus

7/18/2026Plumb Beach3 observed

Bufflehead

Bucephala albeola

7/18/2026Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge--East Pond1 observed

Piping Plover

Charadrius melodus

7/18/2026Plumb Beach1 observed

Baird's Sandpiper

Calidris bairdii

7/17/2026Plumb Beach1 observed

Solitary Sandpiper

Tringa solitaria

7/17/2026Prospect Park1 observed

White Ibis

Eudocimus albus

7/17/2026Shark River--Hillside Road1 observed

Dunlin

Calidris alpina

7/17/2026Shark River--Hillside Road2 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Willet

17/11/2026

Greater Yellowlegs

17/11/2026

Black Skimmer

37/11/2026

Least Tern

17/11/2026

Great Egret

17/11/2026

Willow Flycatcher

17/11/2026

Barn Swallow

17/11/2026

Gray Catbird

17/11/2026

Northern Mockingbird

37/11/2026

Cedar Waxwing

27/11/2026

Eastern Towhee

17/11/2026

Red-winged Blackbird

27/11/2026

American Redstart

17/11/2026

Northern Yellow Warbler

17/11/2026

Mallard

17/11/2026

Mourning Dove

77/11/2026

Yellow-billed Cuckoo

17/11/2026

Chimney Swift

67/11/2026

Laughing Gull

57/11/2026

Forster's Tern

37/11/2026

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.