Bayshore Waterfront Park

New Jersey · Northeast

Habitat
Urban Park
Best Seasons
SpringFall
Difficulty

Easy

Best Months

April-May, September-October

About This Location

Bayshore Waterfront Park is a productive birding destination in New Jersey, with 214 species recorded on eBird. This urban park habitat attracts Canada Goose, Northern Pintail, and Greater Scaup 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

Black-capped Chickadee

Poecile atricapillus

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

Common Merganser

Mergus merganser

3/6/2026Prospect Park6 observed

Wild Turkey

Meleagris gallopavo

3/6/2026Liberty Island/Statue of Liberty (NY County)1 observed

Bohemian Waxwing

Bombycilla garrulus

3/6/2026Sandy Hook1 observed

Red Crossbill

Loxia curvirostra

3/6/2026Seven Presidents Park1 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

Greater Scaup

Aythya marila

3/6/2026Governors Island (N.Y. County)26 observed

Iceland Gull

Larus glaucoides

3/5/2026Bush Terminal Piers Park1 observed

Orange-crowned Warbler

Leiothlypis celata

3/5/2026Eileen Gibney1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Canada Goose

203/6/2026

American Black Duck

3/6/2026

Lesser Scaup

33/6/2026

Surf Scoter

3/6/2026

Bufflehead

103/6/2026

Common Goldeneye

13/6/2026

Red-breasted Merganser

33/6/2026

Rock Pigeon

3/6/2026

Mourning Dove

3/6/2026

Ring-billed Gull

3/6/2026

American Herring Gull

3/6/2026

Great Black-backed Gull

13/6/2026

Horned Grebe

13/6/2026

Red-throated Loon

13/6/2026

Merlin

13/6/2026

European Starling

3/6/2026

Northern Mockingbird

3/6/2026

American Robin

3/6/2026

House Finch

33/6/2026

Dark-eyed Junco

3/6/2026

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 Bayshore Waterfront Park for birding?
The best months to visit Bayshore Waterfront Park for birding are April-May, September-October. The best seasons are Spring and Fall.
What birds can I see at Bayshore Waterfront Park?
Notable species at Bayshore Waterfront Park include Canada Goose, Northern Pintail, Greater Scaup, Surf Scoter, Rock Pigeon. The area supports urban park habitats.
How difficult is birding at Bayshore Waterfront Park?
Birding at Bayshore Waterfront Park is rated as Easy. The trails and viewing areas are accessible for birders of all experience levels.
What amenities are available at Bayshore Waterfront Park?
Bayshore Waterfront Park offers the following amenities: Parking, Restrooms, Trails.