Shark River Inlet
New Jersey · Northeast
Moderate
April-May, September-October
About This Location
Shark River Inlet is a productive birding destination in New Jersey, with 236 species recorded on eBird. This coastal and river/riparian habitat attracts Black Scoter, Long-tailed Duck, and Bufflehead among many others. Spring and fall migration bring waves of warblers and shorebirds through the area.
Location
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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
Orange-crowned Warbler
Leiothlypis celata
Pine Warbler
Setophaga pinus
Red-headed Woodpecker
Melanerpes erythrocephalus
Baltimore Oriole
Icterus galbula
Blue-winged Teal
Spatula discors
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Black Scoter
Long-tailed Duck
Bufflehead
Red-breasted Merganser
Rock Pigeon
American Herring Gull
Common Loon
Brant
Greater Scaup
Surf Scoter
Razorbill
Ring-billed Gull
Great Black-backed Gull
Red-throated Loon
Great Cormorant
Double-crested Cormorant
Song Sparrow
Gadwall
American Wigeon
Mute Swan
Birding Tips
- 1
Check rocky shorelines and jetties at low tide for shorebirds.
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Scan offshore waters with a spotting scope for seabirds and waterfowl.
- 3
Visit during mid-May for peak warbler migration.
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