Walker Avenue Wetlands

New Jersey · Northeast

Habitat
ForestWetland
Best Seasons
SpringFall
Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

April-May, September-October

About This Location

Walker Avenue Wetlands is a productive birding destination in New Jersey, with 233 species recorded on eBird. This forest and wetland habitat attracts a wide variety of species 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

Common Merganser

Mergus merganser

3/6/2026New York, New York, US (40.799, -73.975)1 observed

Greater Scaup

Aythya marila

3/6/2026Hudson River Greenway--145th-155th St.1 observed

Common Goldeneye

Bucephala clangula

3/6/2026Hudson River Greenway--145th-155th St.3 observed

Lesser Scaup

Aythya affinis

3/4/2026Riverside Park--79th St. Boat Basin and vicinity3 observed

Orange-crowned Warbler

Leiothlypis celata

3/4/2026Hopper St1 observed

Long-tailed Duck

Clangula hyemalis

3/4/2026Hackensack River - Meadowlands South2 observed

Red-breasted Merganser

Mergus serrator

3/4/202615 Lake Dr E, Wayne US-NJ 40.93398, -74.2517011 observed

Cackling Goose

Branta hutchinsii

3/4/202615 Lake Dr E, Wayne US-NJ 40.93398, -74.251701 observed

Lesser Black-backed Gull

Larus fuscus

3/3/2026Lake Parsippany1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Canada Goose

903/5/2026

Mute Swan

33/5/2026

Wood Duck

23/5/2026

Northern Shoveler

63/5/2026

Gadwall

303/5/2026

Mallard

603/5/2026

Green-winged Teal

163/5/2026

Hooded Merganser

23/5/2026

Blue Jay

23/5/2026

American Crow

13/5/2026

American Robin

2003/5/2026

White-throated Sparrow

13/5/2026

Red-winged Blackbird

63/5/2026

American Wigeon

23/5/2026

American Black Duck

23/5/2026

Ring-necked Duck

23/5/2026

Bufflehead

23/5/2026

Mourning Dove

23/5/2026

Cooper's Hawk

13/5/2026

Red-bellied Woodpecker

13/5/2026

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 Walker Avenue Wetlands for birding?
The best months to visit Walker Avenue Wetlands for birding are April-May, September-October. The best seasons are Spring and Fall.
What birds can I see at Walker Avenue Wetlands?
Notable species at Walker Avenue Wetlands include Red-eyed Vireo, Scarlet Tanager, Pileated Woodpecker, Wood Thrush, Ovenbird. The area supports forest, wetland habitats.
How difficult is birding at Walker Avenue Wetlands?
Birding at Walker Avenue Wetlands is rated as Moderate. Some trails may require moderate fitness and basic hiking ability.
What amenities are available at Walker Avenue Wetlands?
Walker Avenue Wetlands offers the following amenities: Parking, Trails.