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The Celery Farm

New Jersey · Northeast

Habitat
ForestWetland
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

April-May, September-October

Entrance Fee

Free

Hours

Open daily, dawn to dusk

About This Location

The Celery Farm is a productive birding destination in New Jersey, with 259 species recorded on eBird. This forest and wetland habitat attracts American Black Duck, Turkey Vulture, and Downy Woodpecker 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

Powered by eBird / Cornell Lab of Ornithology

Notable Sightings

Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days

Great Cormorant

Phalacrocorax carbo

4/18/2026Bowline Point Park1 observed

Red-headed Woodpecker

Melanerpes erythrocephalus

4/18/2026Saddle River County Park1 observed

Orange-crowned Warbler

Leiothlypis celata

4/18/2026Saddle River County Park1 observed

Hooded Warbler

Setophaga citrina

4/18/2026The woods1 observed

Ruby-throated Hummingbird

Archilochus colubris

4/18/2026Sherman Creek Park and Swindler Cove1 observed

Purple Finch

Haemorhous purpureus

4/18/2026Morningside Drive2 observed

Northern Parula

Setophaga americana

4/18/2026Highbridge Park--S of Alexander Hamilton Bridge2 observed

Indigo Bunting

Passerina cyanea

4/18/2026Croton Point Park1 observed

Baltimore Oriole

Icterus galbula

4/18/2026Rockefeller SP Preserve1 observed

Black Vulture

Coragyps atratus

4/18/2026Fort Tryon Park1 observed

Pileated Woodpecker

Dryocopus pileatus

4/18/2026Van Cortlandt Park--NW Forest1 observed

Common Merganser

Mergus merganser

4/18/2026VCP LAKE

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Canada Goose

44/18/2026

Wood Duck

24/18/2026

Mallard

14/18/2026

Green-winged Teal

64/18/2026

Killdeer

24/18/2026

Wilson's Snipe

44/18/2026

Red-bellied Woodpecker

14/18/2026

Downy Woodpecker

24/18/2026

Northern Flicker

14/18/2026

Blue Jay

24/18/2026

Tree Swallow

64/18/2026

Carolina Wren

14/18/2026

American Robin

24/18/2026

Song Sparrow

14/18/2026

Red-winged Blackbird

304/18/2026

Brown-headed Cowbird

14/18/2026

Common Grackle

104/18/2026

Northern Cardinal

34/18/2026

Mourning Dove

14/18/2026

American Bittern

14/18/2026

Birding Tips

  1. 1

    Listen for vocalizations to locate canopy-dwelling warblers and vireos.

  2. 2

    Check forest edges and clearings for flycatchers and thrushes.

  3. 3

    Visit during mid-May for peak warbler migration.

  4. 4

    Bring insect repellent — wetland areas can have significant mosquito activity, especially in warmer months.

  5. 5

    Waterproof boots are recommended as trails near marshes can be muddy, especially after rain.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit The Celery Farm for birding?
The best months to visit The Celery Farm for birding are April-May, September-October. The best seasons are Spring and Fall.
What birds can I see at The Celery Farm?
Notable species at The Celery Farm include American Black Duck, Turkey Vulture, Downy Woodpecker, American Crow, Black-capped Chickadee, Canada Goose, Carolina Wren, American Robin, White-throated Sparrow, Red-winged Blackbird, Mallard, Mallard x American Black Duck (hybrid). The area supports forest, wetland habitats.
How difficult is birding at The Celery Farm?
Birding at The Celery Farm is rated as Moderate. Some trails may require moderate fitness and basic hiking ability.
Is there an entrance fee at The Celery Farm?
There is no entrance fee at The Celery Farm. Hours: Open daily, dawn to dusk.
What amenities are available at The Celery Farm?
The Celery Farm offers the following amenities: Parking, Trails.