Lake birding habitat

Wreck Pond

New Jersey · Northeast

Habitat
Lake
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

April-May, September-October

About This Location

Wreck Pond is a productive birding destination in New Jersey, with 223 species recorded on eBird. This lake habitat attracts Mute Swan, Gadwall, and American Wigeon 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-capped Chickadee

Poecile atricapillus

4/18/2026Manalapn NJ1 observed

Tricolored Heron

Egretta tricolor

4/18/2026Fisherman's Cove Conservation Area1 observed

Spotted Sandpiper

Actitis macularius

4/18/2026Tracy PL1 observed

Wood Thrush

Hylocichla mustelina

4/17/2026Marl Rd/neighborhood1 observed

Baltimore Oriole

Icterus galbula

4/17/2026Ocean County Parks Offices1 observed

Eastern Warbling Vireo

Vireo gilvus

4/17/2026Ocean County Parks Offices1 observed

Red-headed Woodpecker

Melanerpes erythrocephalus

4/17/2026Manasquan Reservoir IBA--Cove Nature Trail1 observed

Solitary Sandpiper

Tringa solitaria

4/17/2026Wawa County Line 3291 observed

Vesper Sparrow

Pooecetes gramineus

4/16/2026Dorbrook Recreation Area, Colts Neck US-NJ 40.29823, -74.133401 observed

Blackburnian Warbler

Setophaga fusca

4/16/2026Home1 observed

Western Cattle-Egret

Ardea ibis

4/16/2026Due Process (Private Property)2 observed

Green Heron

Butorides virescens

4/14/2026Lakewood--Lake Carasaljo & Park1 observed

Harlequin Duck

Histrionicus histrionicus

4/13/2026Asbury Park Beach2 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Canada Goose

14/18/2026

Mute Swan

14/18/2026

Mallard

24/18/2026

Double-crested Cormorant

24/18/2026

Snowy Egret

24/18/2026

Lesser Scaup

14/6/2026

Bufflehead

234/6/2026

Mourning Dove

4/6/2026

Laughing Gull

14/6/2026

Ring-billed Gull

4/6/2026

American Herring Gull

4/6/2026

Great Black-backed Gull

24/6/2026

Great Egret

14/6/2026

American Crow

4/6/2026

Fish Crow

4/6/2026

European Starling

24/6/2026

American Robin

4/6/2026

House Finch

14/6/2026

Song Sparrow

4/6/2026

Red-winged Blackbird

4/6/2026

Birding Tips

  1. 1

    Scan the water surface methodically for diving ducks, loons, and grebes.

  2. 2

    Check the shoreline and mudflats for shorebirds and wading birds.

  3. 3

    Visit during mid-May for peak warbler migration.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit Wreck Pond for birding?
The best months to visit Wreck Pond for birding are April-May, September-October. The best seasons are Spring and Fall.
What birds can I see at Wreck Pond?
Notable species at Wreck Pond include Mute Swan, Gadwall, American Wigeon, American Black Duck, Greater Scaup. The area supports lake habitats.
How difficult is birding at Wreck Pond?
Birding at Wreck Pond is rated as Moderate. Some trails may require moderate fitness and basic hiking ability.
What amenities are available at Wreck Pond?
Wreck Pond offers the following amenities: Parking, Trails.