Shark River Inlet
New Jersey · Northeast
Moderate
April-May, September-October
About This Location
Shark River Inlet is a productive birding destination in New Jersey, with 236 species recorded on eBird. This coastal and river/riparian habitat attracts Black Scoter, Long-tailed Duck, and Bufflehead among many others. Spring and fall migration bring waves of warblers and shorebirds through the area.
Location
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Live Bird Data
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Notable Sightings
Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days
Black-capped Chickadee
Poecile atricapillus
Iceland Gull
Larus glaucoides
Tricolored Heron
Egretta tricolor
Spotted Sandpiper
Actitis macularius
Red-eyed Vireo
Vireo olivaceus
Wood Thrush
Hylocichla mustelina
Baltimore Oriole
Icterus galbula
Eastern Warbling Vireo
Vireo gilvus
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Mourning Dove
Downy Woodpecker
Northern Flicker
Eastern Warbling Vireo
Tufted Titmouse
Carolina Wren
Northern Mockingbird
American Robin
House Sparrow
House Finch
Dark-eyed Junco
White-crowned Sparrow
White-throated Sparrow
Song Sparrow
Northern Cardinal
Mallard
Willet
Laughing Gull
Great Egret
Osprey
Birding Tips
- 1
Check rocky shorelines and jetties at low tide for shorebirds.
- 2
Scan offshore waters with a spotting scope for seabirds and waterfowl.
- 3
Visit during mid-May for peak warbler migration.
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