Raritan Bay Waterfront Park & Morgan Avenue Mudflats

New Jersey · Northeast

Habitat
CoastalUrban Park
Best Seasons
SpringFall
Difficulty

Easy

Best Months

April-May, September-October

About This Location

Raritan Bay Waterfront Park & Morgan Avenue Mudflats is a productive birding destination in New Jersey, with 267 species recorded on eBird. This coastal and urban park habitat attracts Brant, Black Scoter, and Mourning Dove 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

Black-capped Chickadee

Poecile atricapillus

3/6/2026Sandy Hook--Spermaceti Cove area2 observed

Baltimore Oriole

Icterus galbula

3/6/2026Home3 observed

Bohemian Waxwing

Bombycilla garrulus

3/6/2026Sandy Hook1 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

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Brant

373/2/2026

Black Scoter

533/2/2026

Mourning Dove

3/2/2026

Ring-billed Gull

3/2/2026

American Herring Gull

3/2/2026

Great Black-backed Gull

3/2/2026

Peregrine Falcon

13/2/2026

Fish Crow

3/2/2026

European Starling

3/2/2026

American Robin

3/2/2026

House Finch

3/2/2026

Canada Goose

223/2/2026

Gadwall

13/2/2026

Surf Scoter

123/2/2026

Bufflehead

33/2/2026

Red-throated Loon

13/2/2026

Common Loon

13/2/2026

Downy Woodpecker

13/2/2026

Blue Jay

13/2/2026

Northern Mockingbird

13/2/2026

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 Raritan Bay Waterfront Park & Morgan Avenue Mudflats for birding?
The best months to visit Raritan Bay Waterfront Park & Morgan Avenue Mudflats for birding are April-May, September-October. The best seasons are Spring and Fall.
What birds can I see at Raritan Bay Waterfront Park & Morgan Avenue Mudflats?
Notable species at Raritan Bay Waterfront Park & Morgan Avenue Mudflats include Brant, Black Scoter, Mourning Dove, Ring-billed Gull, American Herring Gull. The area supports coastal, urban park habitats.
How difficult is birding at Raritan Bay Waterfront Park & Morgan Avenue Mudflats?
Birding at Raritan Bay Waterfront Park & Morgan Avenue Mudflats is rated as Easy. The trails and viewing areas are accessible for birders of all experience levels.
What amenities are available at Raritan Bay Waterfront Park & Morgan Avenue Mudflats?
Raritan Bay Waterfront Park & Morgan Avenue Mudflats offers the following amenities: Parking, Restrooms, Trails.