Garret Mountain Reservation (Park)
New Jersey · Northeast
Easy
April-May, September-October
Free
Open daily, dawn to dusk
About This Location
Garret Mountain Reservation (Park) is a productive birding destination in New Jersey, with 232 species recorded on eBird. This mountain 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
Trumpeter Swan
Cygnus buccinator
Common Merganser
Mergus merganser
Wild Turkey
Meleagris gallopavo
Greater Scaup
Aythya marila
Common Goldeneye
Bucephala clangula
Field Sparrow
Spizella pusilla
Long-tailed Duck
Clangula hyemalis
American Wigeon
Mareca americana
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Mallard
American Black Duck
Ring-necked Duck
Bufflehead
Mourning Dove
Ring-billed Gull
Red-tailed Hawk
Red-bellied Woodpecker
Downy Woodpecker
American Crow
Common Raven
Tufted Titmouse
Brown Creeper
American Goldfinch
Red-winged Blackbird
Northern Cardinal
Canada Goose
Wood Duck
Hooded Merganser
Great Blue Heron
Birding Tips
- 1
Bring layers as mountain weather changes rapidly at elevation.
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Check exposed ridges and thermals for soaring raptors and swifts.
- 3
Visit during mid-May for peak warbler migration.
- 4
Check eBird hotspot data before visiting to see recent sightings and what species are being reported.
- 5
Bring quality optics — a good pair of binoculars (8x42 or 10x42) makes all the difference in species identification.
Amenities
Nearby Attractions
- Rifle Camp Park
- Great Falls National Historical Park
- Lambert Castle