Richard W. DeKorte Park
New Jersey · Northeast
Easy
April-May, September-October
Free
Open daily, 8 AM - dusk
About This Location
Richard W. DeKorte Park is a productive birding destination in New Jersey, with 283 species recorded on eBird. This urban park habitat attracts Canada Goose, Mute Swan, and Northern Shoveler 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
Common Merganser
Mergus merganser
Wild Turkey
Meleagris gallopavo
Greater Scaup
Aythya marila
Common Goldeneye
Bucephala clangula
Eurasian Wigeon
Mareca penelope
Field Sparrow
Spizella pusilla
Long-tailed Duck
Clangula hyemalis
American Wigeon
Mareca americana
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Hooded Merganser
Ring-billed Gull
American Herring Gull
Red-winged Blackbird
Canada Goose
Mute Swan
Northern Shoveler
Mallard
American Black Duck
Canvasback
Bufflehead
Ruddy Duck
Mourning Dove
Red-tailed Hawk
Blue Jay
European Starling
Northern Mockingbird
American Robin
House Sparrow
American Tree Sparrow
Birding Tips
- 1
Visit at dawn for peak songbird activity before crowds arrive.
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Check flowering trees and berry-producing shrubs for seasonal migrants.
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Visit during mid-May for peak warbler migration.
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Check eBird hotspot data before visiting to see recent sightings and what species are being reported.
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Bring quality optics — a good pair of binoculars (8x42 or 10x42) makes all the difference in species identification.
Amenities
Nearby Attractions
- Meadowlands Environment Center
- Lyndhurst Nature Reserve
- MetLife Stadium