Merrill Creek Reservoir
New Jersey · Northeast
Moderate
April-May, September-October
About This Location
Merrill Creek Reservoir is a productive birding destination in New Jersey, with 262 species recorded on eBird. This lake and river/riparian habitat attracts Snow Goose, Canada Goose, and American Wigeon among many others. Spring and fall migration bring waves of warblers and shorebirds through the area.
Location
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Live Bird Data
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Notable Sightings
Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days
Cackling Goose
Branta hutchinsii
Pink-footed Goose
Anser brachyrhynchus
Red-throated Loon
Gavia stellata
Long-tailed Duck
Clangula hyemalis
Red-headed Woodpecker
Melanerpes erythrocephalus
Greater White-fronted Goose
Anser albifrons
White-winged Scoter
Melanitta deglandi
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Snow Goose
American Wigeon
American Black Duck
Northern Pintail
Redhead
Ring-necked Duck
Bufflehead
Ring-billed Gull
Bald Eagle
American Crow
Canada Goose
Mallard
Common Goldeneye
Hooded Merganser
Lesser Black-backed Gull
Red-bellied Woodpecker
Pileated Woodpecker
Common Raven
Tufted Titmouse
American Robin
Birding Tips
- 1
Scan the water surface methodically for diving ducks, loons, and grebes.
- 2
Check the shoreline and mudflats for shorebirds and wading birds.
- 3
Visit during mid-May for peak warbler migration.
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