Ocean Terminal - The Peninsula

New Jersey · Northeast

Habitat
Coastal
Best Seasons
SpringFall
Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

April-May, September-October

About This Location

Ocean Terminal - The Peninsula is a productive birding destination in New Jersey, with 221 species recorded on eBird. This coastal habitat attracts Brant, Canada Goose, 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

3/5/2026Wallabout Channel1 observed

Common Goldeneye

Bucephala clangula

3/5/2026Hudson River Park--Tribeca Upland (Chambers to W Houston St.)3 observed

Iceland Gull

Larus glaucoides

3/5/2026Bush Terminal Piers Park1 observed

Common Merganser

Mergus merganser

3/5/2026Central Park2 observed

Purple Sandpiper

Calidris maritima

3/5/2026Governors Island (N.Y. County)9 observed

Greater Scaup

Aythya marila

3/5/2026Governors Island (N.Y. County)1 observed

American Wigeon

Mareca americana

3/5/2026Governors Island (N.Y. County)20 observed

Iceland Gull (kumlieni)

Larus glaucoides

3/5/2026Ceasar's Bay Bazaar2 observed

Cackling Goose

Branta hutchinsii

3/5/2026Rahway River Park6 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Brant

502/28/2026

Canada Goose

302/28/2026

Gadwall

152/28/2026

Mallard

22/28/2026

American Black Duck

52/28/2026

Lesser Scaup

32/28/2026

Long-tailed Duck

12/28/2026

Bufflehead

302/28/2026

Red-breasted Merganser

32/28/2026

Rock Pigeon

302/28/2026

Mourning Dove

12/28/2026

Black-bellied Plover

12/28/2026

Killdeer

22/28/2026

Ring-billed Gull

852/28/2026

American Herring Gull

202/28/2026

Great Black-backed Gull

12/28/2026

Horned Grebe

12/28/2026

Red-throated Loon

12/28/2026

Common Loon

22/28/2026

Great Cormorant

22/28/2026

Birding Tips

  1. 1

    Check rocky shorelines and jetties at low tide for shorebirds.

  2. 2

    Scan offshore waters with a spotting scope for seabirds and waterfowl.

  3. 3

    Visit during mid-May for peak warbler migration.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit Ocean Terminal - The Peninsula for birding?
The best months to visit Ocean Terminal - The Peninsula for birding are April-May, September-October. The best seasons are Spring and Fall.
What birds can I see at Ocean Terminal - The Peninsula?
Notable species at Ocean Terminal - The Peninsula include Brant, Canada Goose, Gadwall, Mallard, American Black Duck. The area supports coastal habitats.
How difficult is birding at Ocean Terminal - The Peninsula?
Birding at Ocean Terminal - The Peninsula is rated as Moderate. Some trails may require moderate fitness and basic hiking ability.
What amenities are available at Ocean Terminal - The Peninsula?
Ocean Terminal - The Peninsula offers the following amenities: Parking, Trails.