Duke Island Park

New Jersey · Northeast

Habitat
CoastalUrban Park
Best Seasons
SpringFall
Difficulty

Easy

Best Months

April-May, September-October

About This Location

Duke Island Park is a productive birding destination in New Jersey, with 200 species recorded on eBird. This coastal and urban park habitat attracts Canada Goose, Mallard, and American Black 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

Iceland Gull (kumlieni)

Larus glaucoides

3/6/2026North Branch Park1 observed

Red-throated Loon

Gavia stellata

3/6/2026Round Valley Recreation Area1 observed

Baltimore Oriole

Icterus galbula

3/6/2026Home3 observed

Pine Warbler

Setophaga pinus

3/6/2026Hunters Glen2 observed

Greater Scaup

Aythya marila

3/5/2026Millstone River Impoundment1 observed

Cackling Goose

Branta hutchinsii

3/4/2026Lake Solitude1 observed

Red-headed Woodpecker

Melanerpes erythrocephalus

3/4/2026South Branch Reservation- Stanton Station Section1 observed

Red-breasted Merganser

Mergus serrator

3/4/2026Millstone River Impoundment1 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

353/4/2026

Mallard

193/4/2026

American Black Duck

73/4/2026

Ring-necked Duck

293/4/2026

Hooded Merganser

23/4/2026

Common Merganser

153/4/2026

Double-crested Cormorant

23/4/2026

Great Blue Heron

13/4/2026

Black Vulture

13/4/2026

Red-tailed Hawk

13/4/2026

Belted Kingfisher

13/4/2026

Red-bellied Woodpecker

23/4/2026

Downy Woodpecker

13/4/2026

Northern Flicker

13/4/2026

Blue Jay

53/4/2026

American Crow

13/4/2026

American Robin

23/4/2026

House Finch

13/4/2026

White-throated Sparrow

23/4/2026

Red-winged Blackbird

13/4/2026

Birding Tips

  1. 1

    Check rocky shorelines and jetties at low tide for shorebirds.

  2. 2

    Scan offshore waters with a spotting scope for seabirds and waterfowl.

  3. 3

    Visit during mid-May for peak warbler migration.

Frequently Asked Questions

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