Thompson Park

New Jersey · Northeast

Habitat
Urban Park
Best Seasons
SpringFall
Difficulty

Easy

Best Months

April-May, September-October

About This Location

Thompson Park is a productive birding destination in New Jersey, with 251 species recorded on eBird. This urban park habitat attracts Canada Goose, Redhead, and Ring-necked Duck 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

3/5/2026Tracy PL1 observed

Pine Warbler

Setophaga pinus

3/5/2026Eileen Gibney2 observed

Orange-crowned Warbler

Leiothlypis celata

3/5/2026Eileen Gibney1 observed

Boat-tailed Grackle

Quiscalus major

3/4/2026walkway1 observed

Red-headed Woodpecker

Melanerpes erythrocephalus

3/4/2026Manasquan Reservoir IBA--Cove Nature Trail1 observed

Iceland Gull

Larus glaucoides

3/4/2026New Creek Watershed, Olympia Blvd. bridge & marsh1 observed

Baltimore Oriole

Icterus galbula

3/2/2026Farmingdale home yard1 observed

Blue-winged Teal

Spatula discors

2/28/2026Lake of the Lilies1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Canada Goose

53/5/2026

Redhead

13/5/2026

Ring-necked Duck

163/5/2026

Hooded Merganser

13/5/2026

Bald Eagle

23/5/2026

Belted Kingfisher

13/5/2026

Carolina Wren

23/5/2026

American Robin

33/5/2026

Red-winged Blackbird

33/5/2026

Northern Cardinal

23/5/2026

Red-tailed Hawk

13/4/2026

Red-bellied Woodpecker

23/4/2026

Downy Woodpecker

13/4/2026

Pileated Woodpecker

23/4/2026

Blue Jay

43/4/2026

American Crow

13/4/2026

Common Raven

13/4/2026

Carolina Chickadee

13/4/2026

Tufted Titmouse

13/4/2026

White-breasted Nuthatch

13/4/2026

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 Thompson Park for birding?
The best months to visit Thompson Park for birding are April-May, September-October. The best seasons are Spring and Fall.
What birds can I see at Thompson Park?
Notable species at Thompson Park include Canada Goose, Redhead, Ring-necked Duck, Hooded Merganser, Bald Eagle. The area supports urban park habitats.
How difficult is birding at Thompson Park?
Birding at Thompson Park is rated as Easy. The trails and viewing areas are accessible for birders of all experience levels.
What amenities are available at Thompson Park?
Thompson Park offers the following amenities: Parking, Restrooms, Trails.