Forest birding habitat

Sandy Hook - North End

New Jersey · Northeast

Habitat
ForestWetland
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

April-May, September-October

About This Location

Sandy Hook - North End is a productive birding destination in New Jersey, with 300 species recorded on eBird. This forest and wetland habitat attracts Surf Scoter, White-winged Scoter, and Black Scoter 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

Bufflehead

Bucephala albeola

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

Northern Rough-winged Swallow

Stelgidopteryx serripennis

6/2/2026Green-Wood Cemetery, Brooklyn1 observed

Wilson's Phalarope

Phalaropus tricolor

6/2/2026Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge--East Pond, south end2 observed

Pectoral Sandpiper

Calidris melanotos

6/2/2026Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge--East Pond, south end1 observed

Mourning Warbler

Geothlypis philadelphia

6/2/2026Prospect Park1 observed

Hudsonian Whimbrel

Numenius hudsonicus

6/2/2026Jamaica Bay, Yellow Bar Hassock1 observed

Caspian Tern

Hydroprogne caspia

6/2/2026Salt Marsh Nature Center at Marine Park1 observed

White-throated Sparrow

Zonotrichia albicollis

6/2/2026Forest Park2 observed

Yellow-breasted Chat

Icteria virens

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

Lincoln's Sparrow

Melospiza lincolnii

6/2/2026Sandy Hook1 observed

Acadian Flycatcher

Empidonax virescens

6/1/2026McGolrick Park1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Canada Goose

26/1/2026

Mallard

16/1/2026

Mourning Dove

66/1/2026

Semipalmated Plover

156/1/2026

Short-billed Dowitcher

26/1/2026

Spotted Sandpiper

16/1/2026

Willet

16/1/2026

Greater Yellowlegs

36/1/2026

Ruddy Turnstone

56/1/2026

Semipalmated Sandpiper

126/1/2026

Laughing Gull

6/1/2026

Ring-billed Gull

66/1/2026

American Herring Gull

216/1/2026

Great Black-backed Gull

166/1/2026

Black Skimmer

26/1/2026

Least Tern

16/1/2026

Caspian Tern

16/1/2026

Forster's Tern

46/1/2026

Double-crested Cormorant

26/1/2026

Snowy Egret

16/1/2026

Birding Tips

  1. 1

    Listen for vocalizations to locate canopy-dwelling warblers and vireos.

  2. 2

    Check forest edges and clearings for flycatchers and thrushes.

  3. 3

    Visit during mid-May for peak warbler migration.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit Sandy Hook - North End for birding?
The best months to visit Sandy Hook - North End for birding are April-May, September-October. The best seasons are Spring and Fall.
What birds can I see at Sandy Hook - North End?
Notable species at Sandy Hook - North End include Surf Scoter, White-winged Scoter, Black Scoter, Long-tailed Duck, Red-breasted Merganser. The area supports forest, wetland habitats.
How difficult is birding at Sandy Hook - North End?
Birding at Sandy Hook - North End is rated as Moderate. Some trails may require moderate fitness and basic hiking ability.
What amenities are available at Sandy Hook - North End?
Sandy Hook - North End offers the following amenities: Parking, Trails.