Urban Park birding habitat

Stephen R. Gregg County Park

New Jersey · Northeast

Habitat
Urban Park
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Easy

Best Months

April-May, September-October

About This Location

Stephen R. Gregg County Park is a productive birding destination in New Jersey, with 219 species recorded on eBird. This urban park habitat attracts Cedar Waxwing, Brant, and Canada Goose 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

Black-bellied Whistling-Duck

Dendrocygna autumnalis

7/14/2026College Point Wetlands (formerly Flushing Airport)2 observed

Swamp Sparrow

Melospiza georgiana

7/14/2026Bryant Park (5th-6th Ave. btwn 40th-42nd St.)1 observed

White-throated Sparrow

Zonotrichia albicollis

7/14/2026New York Botanical Garden4 observed

Louisiana Waterthrush

Parkesia motacilla

7/14/2026Prospect Park1 observed

Glaucous Gull

Larus hyperboreus

7/14/2026Coney Island Pier1 observed

Bald Eagle

Haliaeetus leucocephalus

7/14/2026Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge1 observed

Royal Tern

Thalasseus maximus

7/14/2026Plumb Beach6 observed

Wilson's Storm-Petrel

Oceanites oceanicus

7/14/2026Franklin D. Roosevelt Boardwalk and Beach--Ocean Breeze Fishing Pier1 observed

Black Scoter

Melanitta americana

7/14/2026Franklin D. Roosevelt Boardwalk and Beach--Ocean Breeze Fishing Pier8 observed

Cliff Swallow

Petrochelidon pyrrhonota

7/14/2026Randalls Island--NE fields and shoreline1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Canada Goose

57/3/2026

Gadwall

27/3/2026

Mallard

37/3/2026

Rock Pigeon

87/3/2026

Chimney Swift

17/3/2026

Laughing Gull

57/3/2026

Ring-billed Gull

27/3/2026

American Herring Gull

37/3/2026

Great Black-backed Gull

27/3/2026

Common Tern

67/3/2026

Double-crested Cormorant

307/3/2026

Yellow-crowned Night Heron

47/3/2026

Snowy Egret

27/3/2026

Great Egret

17/3/2026

Great Blue Heron

37/3/2026

Osprey

37/3/2026

Eastern Kingbird

17/3/2026

Barn Swallow

17/3/2026

Marsh Wren

17/3/2026

European Starling

407/3/2026

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 Stephen R. Gregg County Park for birding?
The best months to visit Stephen R. Gregg County Park for birding are April-May, September-October. The best seasons are Spring and Fall.
What birds can I see at Stephen R. Gregg County Park?
Notable species at Stephen R. Gregg County Park include Cedar Waxwing, Brant, Canada Goose, Gadwall, American Wigeon. The area supports urban park habitats.
How difficult is birding at Stephen R. Gregg County Park?
Birding at Stephen R. Gregg County Park is rated as Easy. The trails and viewing areas are accessible for birders of all experience levels.
What amenities are available at Stephen R. Gregg County Park?
Stephen R. Gregg County Park offers the following amenities: Parking, Restrooms, Trails.