Mercer County Park

New Jersey · Northeast

Habitat
Urban Park
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Easy

Best Months

April-May, September-October

About This Location

Mercer County Park is a productive birding destination in New Jersey, with 233 species recorded on eBird. This urban park habitat attracts Canada Goose, Common Goldeneye, and Mourning Dove 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

Barred Owl

Strix varia

3/7/2026Tenacre2 observed

Chipping Sparrow

Spizella passerina

3/6/2026Washington Crossing State Park--Nature Center1 observed

Greater Scaup

Aythya marila

3/6/2026Millstone River Impoundment1 observed

Red-breasted Merganser

Mergus serrator

3/6/2026Colonial Lake & Park1 observed

Iceland Gull

Larus glaucoides

3/6/2026Crosswicks Creek, Bordentown US-NJ (40.1498,-74.7178)1 observed

Baltimore Oriole

Icterus galbula

3/6/2026Home3 observed

Dickcissel

Spiza americana

3/6/2026Noble Estates & Backwoods1 observed

Pine Warbler

Setophaga pinus

3/6/2026Hunters Glen3 observed

Black-capped Chickadee

Poecile atricapillus

3/5/2026Tracy PL1 observed

Iceland Gull (kumlieni)

Larus glaucoides

3/5/2026Rte. 206 (near Columbus Market)1 observed

Pileated Woodpecker

Dryocopus pileatus

3/5/2026Home1 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

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Ring-necked Duck

403/5/2026

Bufflehead

33/5/2026

Common Merganser

143/5/2026

Ring-billed Gull

53/5/2026

American Herring Gull

153/5/2026

Blue Jay

13/5/2026

American Crow

53/5/2026

Red-winged Blackbird

3/5/2026

Canada Goose

903/4/2026

Common Goldeneye

213/4/2026

Mourning Dove

13/4/2026

Great Blue Heron

13/4/2026

Red-bellied Woodpecker

23/4/2026

Fish Crow

13/4/2026

European Starling

13/4/2026

Northern Mockingbird

13/4/2026

American Robin

343/4/2026

Cedar Waxwing

13/4/2026

House Sparrow

23/4/2026

Brown-headed Cowbird

13/4/2026

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 Mercer County Park for birding?
The best months to visit Mercer County Park for birding are April-May, September-October. The best seasons are Spring and Fall.
What birds can I see at Mercer County Park?
Notable species at Mercer County Park include Canada Goose, Common Goldeneye, Mourning Dove, American Herring Gull, Great Blue Heron. The area supports urban park habitats.
How difficult is birding at Mercer County Park?
Birding at Mercer County Park is rated as Easy. The trails and viewing areas are accessible for birders of all experience levels.
What amenities are available at Mercer County Park?
Mercer County Park offers the following amenities: Parking, Restrooms, Trails.