Bayonne Golf Club

New Jersey · Northeast

Habitat
ForestWetland
Best Seasons
SpringFall
Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

April-May, September-October

About This Location

Bayonne Golf Club is a productive birding destination in New Jersey, with 200 species recorded on eBird. This forest and wetland habitat attracts Long-tailed Duck, Black Vulture, and Brant 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

3/6/2026Sandy Hook--Spermaceti Cove area2 observed

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

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

Black Vulture

12/24/2026

Brant

652/21/2026

Canada Goose

432/21/2026

Gadwall

62/21/2026

American Black Duck

252/21/2026

Canvasback

42/21/2026

Bufflehead

382/21/2026

Red-breasted Merganser

82/21/2026

Ruddy Duck

142/21/2026

American Coot

32/21/2026

Killdeer

12/21/2026

Ring-billed Gull

502/21/2026

American Herring Gull

102/21/2026

Horned Grebe

22/21/2026

Common Loon

12/21/2026

Downy Woodpecker

12/21/2026

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit Bayonne Golf Club for birding?
The best months to visit Bayonne Golf Club for birding are April-May, September-October. The best seasons are Spring and Fall.
What birds can I see at Bayonne Golf Club?
Notable species at Bayonne Golf Club include Long-tailed Duck, Black Vulture, Brant, Canada Goose, Gadwall. The area supports forest, wetland habitats.
How difficult is birding at Bayonne Golf Club?
Birding at Bayonne Golf Club is rated as Moderate. Some trails may require moderate fitness and basic hiking ability.
What amenities are available at Bayonne Golf Club?
Bayonne Golf Club offers the following amenities: Parking, Trails.