Sandy Hook - Guardian Park & bike path

New Jersey · Northeast

Habitat
Urban Park
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Easy

Best Months

April-May, September-October

About This Location

Sandy Hook - Guardian Park & bike path is a productive birding destination in New Jersey, with 248 species recorded on eBird. This urban park habitat attracts Greater Scaup, Bufflehead, and Ring-billed Gull 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

Powered by eBird / Cornell Lab of Ornithology

Notable Sightings

Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days

Common Goldeneye

Bucephala clangula

3/6/2026Hudson River Park--Tribeca Upland (Chambers to W Houston St.)3 observed

Trumpeter Swan

Cygnus buccinator

3/6/2026North 5th Street Pier and Park1 observed

Black Scoter

Melanitta americana

3/6/2026Liberty SP3 observed

Common Merganser

Mergus merganser

3/6/2026Prospect Park--Prospect Lake6 observed

Black-capped Chickadee

Poecile atricapillus

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

Mute Swan

Cygnus olor

3/6/2026East River, on the NY Ferry, 6th St to Wall St1 observed

Greater Scaup

Aythya marila

3/6/2026Governors Island (N.Y. County)19 observed

American Wigeon

Mareca americana

3/6/2026Governors Island (N.Y. County)4 observed

Long-tailed Duck

Clangula hyemalis

3/6/2026Governors Island (N.Y. County)2 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Bufflehead

13/1/2026

Ring-billed Gull

13/1/2026

Double-crested Cormorant

33/1/2026

Brant

153/1/2026

Canada Goose

253/1/2026

Mallard

23/1/2026

American Black Duck

33/1/2026

Red-breasted Merganser

53/1/2026

Mourning Dove

203/1/2026

American Herring Gull

43/1/2026

Red-bellied Woodpecker

23/1/2026

Downy Woodpecker

13/1/2026

Northern Flicker

13/1/2026

Blue Jay

13/1/2026

American Crow

13/1/2026

European Starling

203/1/2026

Northern Mockingbird

13/1/2026

American Robin

1003/1/2026

Cedar Waxwing

13/1/2026

House Sparrow

33/1/2026

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 Sandy Hook - Guardian Park & bike path for birding?
The best months to visit Sandy Hook - Guardian Park & bike path for birding are April-May, September-October. The best seasons are Spring and Fall.
What birds can I see at Sandy Hook - Guardian Park & bike path?
Notable species at Sandy Hook - Guardian Park & bike path include Greater Scaup, Bufflehead, Ring-billed Gull, Double-crested Cormorant, Brant. The area supports urban park habitats.
How difficult is birding at Sandy Hook - Guardian Park & bike path?
Birding at Sandy Hook - Guardian Park & bike path is rated as Easy. The trails and viewing areas are accessible for birders of all experience levels.
What amenities are available at Sandy Hook - Guardian Park & bike path?
Sandy Hook - Guardian Park & bike path offers the following amenities: Parking, Restrooms, Trails.