Spruce Run Recreation Area
New Jersey · Northeast
Moderate
April-May, September-October
$5-$10 parking (seasonal)
Open daily, 8 AM to dusk
About This Location
Spruce Run Recreation Area is a productive birding destination in New Jersey, with 300 species recorded on eBird. This boreal/taiga habitat attracts Canada Goose, American Wigeon, and Common Merganser 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
Eurasian Wigeon
Mareca penelope
Peregrine Falcon
Falco peregrinus
Ovenbird
Seiurus aurocapilla
Red-breasted Nuthatch
Sitta canadensis
Eastern Warbling Vireo
Vireo gilvus
Northern Waterthrush
Parkesia noveboracensis
Ruby-throated Hummingbird
Archilochus colubris
Northern Yellow Warbler
Setophaga aestiva
Prairie Warbler
Setophaga discolor
Dunlin
Calidris alpina
Common Yellowthroat
Geothlypis trichas
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Black Vulture
Osprey
Downy Woodpecker
Blue Jay
Fish Crow
Tree Swallow
White-breasted Nuthatch
Chipping Sparrow
Red-winged Blackbird
Northern Cardinal
Canada Goose
Mallard
Turkey Vulture
Red-tailed Hawk
Red-bellied Woodpecker
Black-capped Chickadee
Northern Rough-winged Swallow
Barn Swallow
European Starling
American Robin
Birding Tips
- 1
Listen for boreal specialties like Boreal Chickadee and Spruce Grouse.
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Check spruce and fir stands for crossbills and other irruptive finches.
- 3
Visit during mid-May for peak warbler migration.
- 4
Check eBird hotspot data before visiting to see recent sightings and what species are being reported.
- 5
Bring quality optics — a good pair of binoculars (8x42 or 10x42) makes all the difference in species identification.
Amenities
Nearby Attractions
- Round Valley Recreation Area
- Clinton Red Mill Museum
- Spruce Run Reservoir
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