Lord Stirling Park
New Jersey · Northeast
Easy
April-May, September-October
Free
Trails: dawn to dusk daily; Center: 9 AM - 5 PM
About This Location
Lord Stirling Park is a productive birding destination in New Jersey, with 235 species recorded on eBird. This urban park habitat attracts Canada Goose, Mourning Dove, and Red-bellied Woodpecker 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
Powered by eBird / Cornell Lab of Ornithology
Notable Sightings
Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days
Iceland Gull (kumlieni)
Larus glaucoides
Red-throated Loon
Gavia stellata
Cackling Goose
Branta hutchinsii
White-winged Scoter
Melanitta deglandi
Barnacle x Cackling Goose (hybrid)
Branta leucopsis x hutchinsii
Greater White-fronted x Canada Goose (hybrid)
Anser albifrons x Branta canadensis
Snow x Canada Goose (hybrid)
Anser caerulescens x Branta canadensis
Lesser Black-backed Gull
Larus fuscus
Red-breasted Merganser
Mergus serrator
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
American Woodcock
Canada Goose
Hooded Merganser
Mourning Dove
Black Vulture
Bald Eagle
Red-bellied Woodpecker
Downy Woodpecker
Hairy Woodpecker
Northern Flicker
Blue Jay
Fish Crow
Common Raven
Black-capped Chickadee
Eastern Bluebird
American Robin
Dark-eyed Junco
White-throated Sparrow
Song Sparrow
Red-winged Blackbird
Birding Tips
- 1
Visit at dawn for peak songbird activity before crowds arrive.
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Check flowering trees and berry-producing shrubs for seasonal migrants.
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Visit during mid-May for peak warbler migration.
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Check eBird hotspot data before visiting to see recent sightings and what species are being reported.
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Bring quality optics — a good pair of binoculars (8x42 or 10x42) makes all the difference in species identification.
Amenities
Nearby Attractions
- Great Swamp NWR
- Washington Valley Park
- Duke Island Park