Ocean City Preserve
New Jersey · Northeast
Moderate
April-May, September-October
About This Location
Ocean City Preserve is a productive birding destination in New Jersey, with 214 species recorded on eBird. This coastal habitat attracts Canada Goose, Northern Shoveler, and Mallard 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
Osprey
Pandion haliaetus
Ross's Goose
Anser rossii
Black-headed Gull
Chroicocephalus ridibundus
Pileated Woodpecker
Dryocopus pileatus
Northern Saw-whet Owl
Aegolius acadicus
Rough-legged Hawk
Buteo lagopus
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Canada Goose
Northern Shoveler
Mallard
American Black Duck
Green-winged Teal
Ring-necked Duck
Rock Pigeon
Mourning Dove
American Herring Gull
Carolina Chickadee
European Starling
Northern Mockingbird
American Robin
House Sparrow
House Finch
Dark-eyed Junco
Song Sparrow
Red-winged Blackbird
Brown-headed Cowbird
Common Grackle
Birding Tips
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Check rocky shorelines and jetties at low tide for shorebirds.
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Scan offshore waters with a spotting scope for seabirds and waterfowl.
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Visit during mid-May for peak warbler migration.