Palisades Park IBA - State Line Lookout

New Jersey · Northeast

Habitat
Urban Park
Best Seasons
SpringFall
Difficulty

Easy

Best Months

April-May, September-October

About This Location

Palisades Park IBA - State Line Lookout is a productive birding destination in New Jersey, with 200 species recorded on eBird. This urban park habitat attracts Turkey Vulture, Red-bellied Woodpecker, and Downy Woodpecker 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

Common Merganser

Mergus merganser

3/6/2026New York, New York, US (40.799, -73.975)1 observed

Greater Scaup

Aythya marila

3/6/2026Hudson River Greenway--145th-155th St.1 observed

Common Goldeneye

Bucephala clangula

3/6/2026Hudson River Greenway--145th-155th St.3 observed

Field Sparrow

Spizella pusilla

3/6/2026Stuyvesant Town-Peter Cooper Village1 observed

Purple Finch

Haemorhous purpureus

3/5/2026Quaker Bridge2 observed

Red-breasted Merganser

Mergus serrator

3/5/2026Piermont Pier1 observed

White-crowned Sparrow

Zonotrichia leucophrys

3/4/2026Central Park, New York US-NY (40.7847,-73.9672)1 observed

Mute Swan

Cygnus olor

3/4/2026Carl Schurz Park1 observed

Lesser Scaup

Aythya affinis

3/4/2026Riverside Park--79th St. Boat Basin and vicinity3 observed

Horned Lark

Eremophila alpestris

3/4/2026Inwood Hill Park3 observed

Red-headed Woodpecker

Melanerpes erythrocephalus

3/4/2026Marshlands Conservancy1 observed

Red-necked Grebe

Podiceps grisegena

3/4/2026City Island, Belden Point2 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Black Vulture

13/6/2026

Peregrine Falcon

23/6/2026

Northern Cardinal

13/6/2026

Turkey Vulture

13/4/2026

Red-bellied Woodpecker

13/4/2026

Downy Woodpecker

13/4/2026

Blue Jay

23/4/2026

White-breasted Nuthatch

13/4/2026

Song Sparrow

13/4/2026

Bald Eagle

23/2/2026

Tufted Titmouse

43/2/2026

American Robin

13/2/2026

Dark-eyed Junco

203/2/2026

Ring-billed Gull

12/28/2026

American Herring Gull

12/28/2026

Common Raven

32/25/2026

White-throated Sparrow

12/25/2026

Red-tailed Hawk

12/21/2026

Common Grackle

32/21/2026

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 Palisades Park IBA - State Line Lookout for birding?
The best months to visit Palisades Park IBA - State Line Lookout for birding are April-May, September-October. The best seasons are Spring and Fall.
What birds can I see at Palisades Park IBA - State Line Lookout?
Notable species at Palisades Park IBA - State Line Lookout include Turkey Vulture, Red-bellied Woodpecker, Downy Woodpecker, Peregrine Falcon, Blue Jay. The area supports urban park habitats.
How difficult is birding at Palisades Park IBA - State Line Lookout?
Birding at Palisades Park IBA - State Line Lookout is rated as Easy. The trails and viewing areas are accessible for birders of all experience levels.
What amenities are available at Palisades Park IBA - State Line Lookout?
Palisades Park IBA - State Line Lookout offers the following amenities: Parking, Restrooms, Trails.