Overpeck County Park

New Jersey · Northeast

Habitat
Urban Park
Best Seasons
SpringFall
Difficulty

Easy

Best Months

April-May, September-October

About This Location

Overpeck County Park is a productive birding destination in New Jersey, with 234 species recorded on eBird. This urban park habitat attracts Canada Goose, Mallard, and Common Merganser 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

American Wigeon

Mareca americana

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

Greater Scaup

Aythya marila

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

Purple Sandpiper

Calidris maritima

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

Red-breasted Merganser

Mergus serrator

3/5/2026Piermont Pier1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Canada Goose

193/4/2026

Mallard

183/4/2026

Rock Pigeon

13/4/2026

Mourning Dove

73/4/2026

Ring-billed Gull

353/4/2026

American Herring Gull

53/4/2026

Great Black-backed Gull

43/4/2026

Great Blue Heron

13/4/2026

Bald Eagle

23/4/2026

Downy Woodpecker

23/4/2026

Northern Flicker

13/4/2026

Monk Parakeet

13/4/2026

Blue Jay

13/4/2026

Fish Crow

163/4/2026

Common Raven

13/4/2026

European Starling

93/4/2026

Northern Mockingbird

13/4/2026

American Robin

33/4/2026

Dark-eyed Junco

43/4/2026

Rusty Blackbird

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