River/Riparian birding habitat

River Road marshes and RR tracks

New York · Northeast

Habitat
River/Riparian
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

April-May, September-October

About This Location

River Road marshes and RR tracks is a productive birding destination in New York, with 217 species recorded on eBird. This river/riparian habitat attracts a wide variety of species 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

Carolina Chickadee

Poecile carolinensis

7/18/20261150 Wychwood Road, Westfield, New Jersey, US (40.671, -74.346)

Ruby-throated Hummingbird

Archilochus colubris

7/17/2026Central Park--North Woods Loch1 observed

Baird's Sandpiper

Calidris bairdii

7/17/2026Plumb Beach1 observed

Piping Plover

Charadrius melodus

7/17/2026Plumb Beach2 observed

Solitary Sandpiper

Tringa solitaria

7/17/2026Prospect Park1 observed

Louisiana Waterthrush

Parkesia motacilla

7/17/2026Prospect Park1 observed

Least Flycatcher

Empidonax minimus

7/17/2026Richard W. DeKorte Park1 observed

Yellow-rumped Warbler

Setophaga coronata

7/17/2026Orange Reservoir1 observed

Royal Tern

Thalasseus maximus

7/17/2026Plumb Beach2 observed

Black-capped Chickadee

Poecile atricapillus

7/17/2026Sandy Hook--Spermaceti Cove area2 observed

Wilson's Storm-Petrel

Oceanites oceanicus

7/17/2026American Princess 20260717 B1 observed

Cliff Swallow

Petrochelidon pyrrhonota

7/17/2026Canarsie Beach Park1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Canada Goose

127/12/2026

Mute Swan

37/12/2026

Wood Duck

87/12/2026

Blue-winged Teal

17/12/2026

Gadwall

27/12/2026

Mallard

187/12/2026

American Black Duck

27/12/2026

Hooded Merganser

17/12/2026

Rock Pigeon

27/12/2026

Mourning Dove

1007/12/2026

Virginia Rail

17/12/2026

Common Gallinule

17/12/2026

Killdeer

27/12/2026

Least Sandpiper

157/12/2026

Laughing Gull

47/12/2026

American Herring Gull

67/12/2026

Black Skimmer

27/12/2026

Double-crested Cormorant

147/12/2026

Glossy Ibis

27/12/2026

Least Bittern

57/12/2026

Birding Tips

  1. 1

    Walk along the water slowly, scanning overhanging branches for kingfishers and warblers.

  2. 2

    Check sandbars and gravel bars for shorebirds and terns.

  3. 3

    Visit during mid-May for peak warbler migration.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit River Road marshes and RR tracks for birding?
The best months to visit River Road marshes and RR tracks for birding are April-May, September-October. The best seasons are Spring and Fall.
What birds can I see at River Road marshes and RR tracks?
Notable species at River Road marshes and RR tracks include Belted Kingfisher, Yellow Warbler, Song Sparrow, Great Blue Heron, Cedar Waxwing. The area supports river/riparian habitats.
How difficult is birding at River Road marshes and RR tracks?
Birding at River Road marshes and RR tracks is rated as Moderate. Some trails may require moderate fitness and basic hiking ability.
What amenities are available at River Road marshes and RR tracks?
River Road marshes and RR tracks offers the following amenities: Parking, Trails.