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Conaskonk Point

New Jersey · Northeast

ModerateView on eBird
Habitat
ForestWetland
Best Seasons
SpringFall
Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

April-May, September-October

About This Location

Conaskonk Point is a productive birding destination in New Jersey, with 219 species recorded on eBird. This forest and wetland habitat attracts Canada Goose, Surf Scoter, and Black Scoter among many others. Spring and fall migration bring waves of warblers and shorebirds through the area.

Location

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Notable Species

Canada GooseSurf ScoterBlack ScoterBuffleheadSanderling

Live Bird Data

Powered by eBird / Cornell Lab of Ornithology

Notable Sightings

Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days

Iceland Gull

Larus glaucoides

3/5/2026Bush Terminal Piers Park1 observed

Pine Warbler

Setophaga pinus

3/5/2026Eileen Gibney2 observed

Orange-crowned Warbler

Leiothlypis celata

3/5/2026Eileen Gibney1 observed

American Wigeon

Mareca americana

3/5/2026Governors Island (N.Y. County)20 observed

Greater Scaup

Aythya marila

3/5/2026Governors Island (N.Y. County)1 observed

Purple Sandpiper

Calidris maritima

3/5/2026Governors Island (N.Y. County)9 observed

Iceland Gull (kumlieni)

Larus glaucoides

3/5/2026Ceasar's Bay Bazaar2 observed

Cackling Goose

Branta hutchinsii

3/5/2026Rahway River Park6 observed

White-winged Scoter

Melanitta deglandi

3/4/2026Marciante-Jackson-Millet Park8 observed

Boat-tailed Grackle

Quiscalus major

3/4/2026walkway1 observed

Tree Swallow

Tachycineta bicolor

3/4/2026Kingsborough Community College2 observed

Swainson's Hawk

Buteo swainsoni

3/4/2026Sims Municipal Recycling (restricted access)1 observed

Common Merganser

Mergus merganser

3/4/2026Prospect Park6 observed

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.

Amenities

Parking
Trails

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Birding Guides

The Ultimate Guide to Fall Bird Migration: Hawks, Sparrows, and Confusing Plumages

10 min read

Understanding Bird Migration: When, Where, and Why Birds Migrate

12 min read

Spring Birding in New York City: The Complete Urban Migration Guide

12 min read

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit Conaskonk Point for birding?▼
The best months to visit Conaskonk Point for birding are April-May, September-October. The best seasons are Spring and Fall.
What birds can I see at Conaskonk Point?▼
Notable species at Conaskonk Point include Canada Goose, Surf Scoter, Black Scoter, Bufflehead, Sanderling. The area supports forest, wetland habitats.
How difficult is birding at Conaskonk Point?▼
Birding at Conaskonk Point is rated as Moderate. Some trails may require moderate fitness and basic hiking ability.
What amenities are available at Conaskonk Point?▼
Conaskonk Point offers the following amenities: Parking, Trails.