Old Bridge Waterfront Park

New Jersey · Northeast

Habitat
Urban Park
Best Seasons
SpringFall
Difficulty

Easy

Best Months

April-May, September-October

About This Location

Old Bridge Waterfront Park is a productive birding destination in New Jersey, with 214 species recorded on eBird. This urban park habitat attracts Brant, Canada Goose, and American Black Duck 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

Eurasian Wigeon

Mareca penelope

3/6/202681 Freeborn St, New York US-NY 40.57679, -74.090611 observed

Baltimore Oriole

Icterus galbula

3/6/2026Home3 observed

Bohemian Waxwing

Bombycilla garrulus

3/6/2026Sandy Hook1 observed

Black-capped Chickadee

Poecile atricapillus

3/6/2026Sandy Hook2 observed

Red Crossbill

Loxia curvirostra

3/6/2026Seven Presidents Park1 observed

Iceland Gull

Larus glaucoides

3/5/2026Bush Terminal Piers Park1 observed

Orange-crowned Warbler

Leiothlypis celata

3/5/2026Eileen Gibney1 observed

Pine Warbler

Setophaga pinus

3/5/2026Eileen Gibney2 observed

Iceland Gull (kumlieni)

Larus glaucoides

3/5/2026Ceasar's Bay Bazaar2 observed

Cackling Goose

Branta hutchinsii

3/5/2026Rahway River Park6 observed

White-winged Scoter

Melanitta deglandi

3/4/2026Marciante-Jackson-Millet Park8 observed

Boat-tailed Grackle

Quiscalus major

3/4/2026walkway1 observed

Tree Swallow

Tachycineta bicolor

3/4/2026Kingsborough Community College2 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Brant

223/4/2026

Canada Goose

33/4/2026

American Black Duck

43/4/2026

Surf Scoter

63/4/2026

Black Scoter

603/4/2026

Bufflehead

23/4/2026

Rock Pigeon

353/4/2026

Mourning Dove

63/4/2026

Killdeer

13/4/2026

Ring-billed Gull

123/4/2026

American Herring Gull

83/4/2026

Merlin

13/4/2026

European Starling

343/4/2026

American Robin

33/4/2026

House Sparrow

23/4/2026

Song Sparrow

23/4/2026

Red-winged Blackbird

83/4/2026

Northern Cardinal

13/4/2026

Long-tailed Duck

12/28/2026

Common Merganser

12/28/2026

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 Old Bridge Waterfront Park for birding?
The best months to visit Old Bridge Waterfront Park for birding are April-May, September-October. The best seasons are Spring and Fall.
What birds can I see at Old Bridge Waterfront Park?
Notable species at Old Bridge Waterfront Park include Brant, Canada Goose, American Black Duck, Surf Scoter, Black Scoter. The area supports urban park habitats.
How difficult is birding at Old Bridge Waterfront Park?
Birding at Old Bridge Waterfront Park is rated as Easy. The trails and viewing areas are accessible for birders of all experience levels.
What amenities are available at Old Bridge Waterfront Park?
Old Bridge Waterfront Park offers the following amenities: Parking, Restrooms, Trails.