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

Dark-eyed Junco (Gray-headed)

Junco hyemalis

5/31/2026Fort Tilden1 observed

Bald Eagle

Haliaeetus leucocephalus

5/31/2026Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge1 observed

Black Scoter

Melanitta americana

5/31/2026Plumb Beach1 observed

Royal Tern

Thalasseus maximus

5/31/2026Plumb Beach1 observed

Bonaparte's Gull

Chroicocephalus philadelphia

5/31/2026Plumb Beach1 observed

Piping Plover

Charadrius melodus

5/31/2026Plumb Beach1 observed

Green-winged Teal

Anas crecca

5/31/2026Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge--East Pond1 observed

White-faced Ibis

Plegadis chihi

5/31/2026Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge--East Pond1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Yellow-billed Cuckoo

15/27/2026

Willet

15/27/2026

Laughing Gull

15/27/2026

Great Black-backed Gull

15/27/2026

Green Heron

25/27/2026

Osprey

15/27/2026

Northern Flicker

15/27/2026

Eastern Wood-Pewee

15/27/2026

Willow Flycatcher

15/27/2026

Least Flycatcher

15/27/2026

Great Crested Flycatcher

15/27/2026

Red-eyed Vireo

15/27/2026

Blue-gray Gnatcatcher

15/27/2026

European Starling

15/27/2026

Gray Catbird

15/27/2026

Northern Mockingbird

15/27/2026

American Robin

15/27/2026

Cedar Waxwing

15/27/2026

House Finch

15/27/2026

Chipping Sparrow

15/27/2026

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.