Sandy Hook - North End

New Jersey · Northeast

Habitat
ForestWetland
Best Seasons
SpringFall
Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

April-May, September-October

About This Location

Sandy Hook - North End is a productive birding destination in New Jersey, with 300 species recorded on eBird. This forest and wetland habitat attracts Surf Scoter, White-winged Scoter, and Black Scoter 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

Pine Warbler

Setophaga pinus

3/5/2026Eileen Gibney2 observed

Orange-crowned Warbler

Leiothlypis celata

3/5/2026Eileen Gibney1 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

Iceland Gull (kumlieni)

Larus glaucoides

3/5/2026Ceasar's Bay Bazaar2 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Surf Scoter

82/28/2026

White-winged Scoter

12/28/2026

Black Scoter

22/28/2026

Long-tailed Duck

122/28/2026

Red-breasted Merganser

12/28/2026

Ring-billed Gull

42/28/2026

Horned Grebe

12/28/2026

Red-throated Loon

12/28/2026

American Black Duck

42/28/2026

American Herring Gull

52/28/2026

Great Cormorant

32/28/2026

Turkey Vulture

52/28/2026

Red-tailed Hawk

12/28/2026

American Crow

12/28/2026

Common Raven

32/28/2026

Horned Lark

142/28/2026

European Starling

22/28/2026

Northern Mockingbird

32/28/2026

American Robin

172/28/2026

Snow Bunting

62/28/2026

Birding Tips

  1. 1

    Listen for vocalizations to locate canopy-dwelling warblers and vireos.

  2. 2

    Check forest edges and clearings for flycatchers and thrushes.

  3. 3

    Visit during mid-May for peak warbler migration.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit Sandy Hook - North End for birding?
The best months to visit Sandy Hook - North End for birding are April-May, September-October. The best seasons are Spring and Fall.
What birds can I see at Sandy Hook - North End?
Notable species at Sandy Hook - North End include Surf Scoter, White-winged Scoter, Black Scoter, Long-tailed Duck, Red-breasted Merganser. The area supports forest, wetland habitats.
How difficult is birding at Sandy Hook - North End?
Birding at Sandy Hook - North End is rated as Moderate. Some trails may require moderate fitness and basic hiking ability.
What amenities are available at Sandy Hook - North End?
Sandy Hook - North End offers the following amenities: Parking, Trails.