Stephen R. Gregg County Park

New Jersey · Northeast

Habitat
Urban Park
Best Seasons
SpringFall
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

Trumpeter Swan

Cygnus buccinator

3/6/2026North 5th Street Pier and Park1 observed

Common Merganser

Mergus merganser

3/6/2026New York, New York, US (40.799, -73.975)1 observed

Wild Turkey

Meleagris gallopavo

3/6/2026Liberty Island/Statue of Liberty (NY County)1 observed

Greater Scaup

Aythya marila

3/6/2026Hudson River Greenway--145th-155th St.1 observed

Common Goldeneye

Bucephala clangula

3/6/2026Hudson River Greenway--145th-155th St.3 observed

Black-capped Chickadee

Poecile atricapillus

3/6/2026Sandy Hook2 observed

Bohemian Waxwing

Bombycilla garrulus

3/6/2026Sandy Hook1 observed

Field Sparrow

Spizella pusilla

3/6/2026Stuyvesant Town-Peter Cooper Village1 observed

Long-tailed Duck

Clangula hyemalis

3/6/2026Governors Island (N.Y. County)1 observed

American Wigeon

Mareca americana

3/6/2026Governors Island (N.Y. County)4 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Cedar Waxwing

33/2/2026

Brant

163/1/2026

Canada Goose

73/1/2026

Gadwall

33/1/2026

Mallard

63/1/2026

American Black Duck

43/1/2026

Red-breasted Merganser

13/1/2026

Ruddy Duck

33/1/2026

Rock Pigeon

303/1/2026

Mourning Dove

403/1/2026

Ring-billed Gull

73/1/2026

American Herring Gull

503/1/2026

Red-tailed Hawk

13/1/2026

Downy Woodpecker

43/1/2026

Blue Jay

23/1/2026

American Crow

253/1/2026

Common Raven

43/1/2026

European Starling

753/1/2026

Northern Mockingbird

53/1/2026

House Sparrow

1003/1/2026

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.