Donaldson Park

New Jersey · Northeast

Habitat
Urban Park
Best Seasons
SpringFall
Difficulty

Easy

Best Months

April-May, September-October

About This Location

Donaldson Park is a productive birding destination in New Jersey, with 208 species recorded on eBird. This urban park habitat attracts Canada Goose, Mallard, and Ring-necked Duck 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

Baltimore Oriole

Icterus galbula

3/5/2026Home2 observed

Pine Warbler

Setophaga pinus

3/5/2026Eileen Gibney2 observed

Orange-crowned Warbler

Leiothlypis celata

3/5/2026Eileen Gibney1 observed

Greater Scaup

Aythya marila

3/5/2026Millstone River Impoundment1 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

Red-breasted Merganser

Mergus serrator

3/4/2026Millstone River Impoundment1 observed

Barnacle x Cackling Goose (hybrid)

Branta leucopsis x hutchinsii

3/4/2026Rahway River Park1 observed

Greater White-fronted x Canada Goose (hybrid)

Anser albifrons x Branta canadensis

3/3/2026Opie Road1 observed

Snow x Canada Goose (hybrid)

Anser caerulescens x Branta canadensis

3/3/2026Norz Farm Fields (Hillsborough Twp.)1 observed

Song Sparrow (melodia/atlantica)

Melospiza melodia

3/3/2026Millstone River Impoundment1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Canada Goose

1103/3/2026

Mallard

63/3/2026

Ring-necked Duck

13/3/2026

Lesser Scaup

13/3/2026

Common Merganser

63/3/2026

Mourning Dove

13/3/2026

Ring-billed Gull

303/3/2026

American Herring Gull

23/3/2026

Great Black-backed Gull

243/3/2026

Merlin

23/3/2026

European Starling

13/3/2026

House Finch

23/3/2026

Song Sparrow

23/3/2026

Red-winged Blackbird

33/3/2026

Rock Pigeon

32/21/2026

Double-crested Cormorant

12/21/2026

Great Blue Heron

12/21/2026

Turkey Vulture

12/21/2026

Red-bellied Woodpecker

22/21/2026

Northern Flicker

12/21/2026

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 Donaldson Park for birding?
The best months to visit Donaldson Park for birding are April-May, September-October. The best seasons are Spring and Fall.
What birds can I see at Donaldson Park?
Notable species at Donaldson Park include Canada Goose, Mallard, Ring-necked Duck, Lesser Scaup, Common Merganser. The area supports urban park habitats.
How difficult is birding at Donaldson Park?
Birding at Donaldson Park is rated as Easy. The trails and viewing areas are accessible for birders of all experience levels.
What amenities are available at Donaldson Park?
Donaldson Park offers the following amenities: Parking, Restrooms, Trails.