Urban Park birding habitat

Thompson Park

New Jersey · Northeast

Habitat
Urban Park
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Easy

Best Months

April-May, September-October

About This Location

Thompson Park is a productive birding destination in New Jersey, with 251 species recorded on eBird. This urban park habitat attracts Canada Goose, Redhead, and Ring-necked Duck 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

Solitary Sandpiper

Tringa solitaria

6/3/2026Lake Weamaconk1 observed

Tricolored Heron

Egretta tricolor

6/3/2026Oakwood Beach--tidal marshes, NW to Mill Rd.1 observed

Gray-cheeked Thrush

Catharus minimus

6/3/2026Sandy Hook1 observed

Bufflehead

Bucephala albeola

6/2/2026Great Kills Park--Mudflats1 observed

Yellow-breasted Chat

Icteria virens

6/2/2026New Creek Watershed, Graham Blvd. bridge1 observed

Lincoln's Sparrow

Melospiza lincolnii

6/2/2026Sandy Hook1 observed

Kentucky Warbler

Geothlypis formosa

6/1/2026Wolfe's Pond Park1 observed

Black-capped Chickadee

Poecile atricapillus

6/1/2026Sandy Hook--North End1 observed

Red-breasted Nuthatch

Sitta canadensis

6/1/2026Manalapn NJ3 observed

Gadwall

Mareca strepera

5/31/2026Raritan Center (Restricted Access)2 observed

Bonaparte's Gull

Chroicocephalus philadelphia

5/31/2026Sandy Hook--Spermaceti Cove area1 observed

Yellow-rumped Warbler

Setophaga coronata

5/31/2026Silver Lake and Ferruggiaro Park1 observed

Magnolia Warbler

Setophaga magnolia

5/31/2026Wolfe's Pond Park1 observed

Northern Harrier

Circus hudsonius

5/31/2026Sandy Hook--North End1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Canada Goose

166/3/2026

Chimney Swift

16/3/2026

Turkey Vulture

26/3/2026

Belted Kingfisher

16/3/2026

Red-bellied Woodpecker

16/3/2026

Northern Flicker

16/3/2026

Eastern Wood-Pewee

16/3/2026

Great Crested Flycatcher

16/3/2026

Eastern Warbling Vireo

26/3/2026

Blue Jay

16/3/2026

Carolina Chickadee

16/3/2026

Bank Swallow

46/3/2026

Tree Swallow

26/3/2026

Northern Rough-winged Swallow

46/3/2026

Carolina Wren

16/3/2026

Gray Catbird

26/3/2026

American Robin

56/3/2026

Cedar Waxwing

26/3/2026

Field Sparrow

26/3/2026

Song Sparrow

16/3/2026

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 Thompson Park for birding?
The best months to visit Thompson Park for birding are April-May, September-October. The best seasons are Spring and Fall.
What birds can I see at Thompson Park?
Notable species at Thompson Park include Canada Goose, Redhead, Ring-necked Duck, Hooded Merganser, Bald Eagle. The area supports urban park habitats.
How difficult is birding at Thompson Park?
Birding at Thompson Park is rated as Easy. The trails and viewing areas are accessible for birders of all experience levels.
What amenities are available at Thompson Park?
Thompson Park offers the following amenities: Parking, Restrooms, Trails.