Lincoln Park West

New Jersey · Northeast

Habitat
Urban Park
Best Seasons
SpringFall
Difficulty

Easy

Best Months

April-May, September-October

About This Location

Lincoln Park West is a productive birding destination in New Jersey, with 220 species recorded on eBird. This urban park habitat attracts Canada Goose, Mute Swan, and Gadwall 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

3/6/2026North 5th Street Pier and Park1 observed

Common Merganser

Mergus merganser

3/6/2026New York, New York, US (40.799, -73.975)1 observed

Wild Turkey

Meleagris gallopavo

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

Greater Scaup

Aythya marila

3/6/2026Hudson River Greenway--145th-155th St.1 observed

Common Goldeneye

Bucephala clangula

3/6/2026Hudson River Greenway--145th-155th St.3 observed

Eurasian Wigeon

Mareca penelope

3/6/202681 Freeborn St, New York US-NY 40.57679, -74.090611 observed

Field Sparrow

Spizella pusilla

3/6/2026Stuyvesant Town-Peter Cooper Village1 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

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Canada Goose

953/1/2026

Mute Swan

23/1/2026

Gadwall

83/1/2026

Green-winged Teal

23/1/2026

Bufflehead

53/1/2026

Hooded Merganser

73/1/2026

Killdeer

23/1/2026

American Woodcock

23/1/2026

Ring-billed Gull

1253/1/2026

American Herring Gull

253/1/2026

Iceland Gull

13/1/2026

Black Vulture

13/1/2026

Cooper's Hawk

13/1/2026

Red-bellied Woodpecker

13/1/2026

White-breasted Nuthatch

13/1/2026

Northern Mockingbird

13/1/2026

American Robin

13/1/2026

Fox Sparrow

13/1/2026

White-throated Sparrow

23/1/2026

Red-winged Blackbird

13/1/2026

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 Lincoln Park West for birding?
The best months to visit Lincoln Park West for birding are April-May, September-October. The best seasons are Spring and Fall.
What birds can I see at Lincoln Park West?
Notable species at Lincoln Park West include Canada Goose, Mute Swan, Gadwall, Green-winged Teal, Bufflehead. The area supports urban park habitats.
How difficult is birding at Lincoln Park West?
Birding at Lincoln Park West is rated as Easy. The trails and viewing areas are accessible for birders of all experience levels.
What amenities are available at Lincoln Park West?
Lincoln Park West offers the following amenities: Parking, Restrooms, Trails.