Sandy Hook - North End

New Jersey · Northeast

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Habitat

ForestWetland

Best Seasons

Spring Fall

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

Surf Scoter White-winged Scoter Black Scoter Long-tailed Duck Red-breasted Merganser

Live Bird Data

Notable Sightings

Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days

Ruddy Duck

Oxyura jamaicensis

7/19/2026Brooklyn Bridge Park--Pier 61 observed

Black-and-white Warbler

Mniotilta varia

7/19/2026Raritan Center (Restricted Access)1 observed

Black Scoter

Melanitta americana

7/19/2026Fort Tilden4 observed

Willet (Western)

Tringa semipalmata

7/19/2026Plumb Beach2 observed

Eastern Phoebe

Sayornis phoebe

7/19/2026Green-Wood Cemetery, Brooklyn1 observed

White-throated Sparrow

Zonotrichia albicollis

7/19/2026McGolrick Park1 observed

Cliff Swallow

Petrochelidon pyrrhonota

7/19/2026Paerdegat Basin2 observed

Bald Eagle

Haliaeetus leucocephalus

7/19/2026Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge1 observed

Louisiana Waterthrush

Parkesia motacilla

7/19/2026Prospect Park1 observed

Bufflehead

Bucephala albeola

7/19/2026Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge--East Pond, south end1 observed

Brown Pelican

Pelecanus occidentalis

7/19/2026Breezy Point Tip5 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Mourning Dove

17/13/2026

American Oystercatcher

17/13/2026

Piping Plover

187/13/2026

Laughing Gull

7/13/2026

Ring-billed Gull

7/13/2026

American Herring Gull

7/13/2026

Great Black-backed Gull

7/13/2026

Least Tern

17/13/2026

Common Tern

47/13/2026

Great Egret

17/13/2026

Osprey

57/13/2026

Barn Swallow

37/13/2026

Northern Mockingbird

7/13/2026

American Robin

7/13/2026

House Sparrow

7/13/2026

Eastern Towhee

17/13/2026

Red-winged Blackbird

7/13/2026

Birding Tips

1
Listen for vocalizations to locate canopy-dwelling warblers and vireos.
2
Check forest edges and clearings for flycatchers and thrushes.
3
Visit during mid-May for peak warbler migration.

Amenities

Parking

Trails

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Fall Bird Migration Guide

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Understanding Bird Migration

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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.