Wreck Pond

New Jersey · Northeast

Habitat
Lake
Best Seasons
SpringFall
Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

April-May, September-October

About This Location

Wreck Pond is a productive birding destination in New Jersey, with 223 species recorded on eBird. This lake habitat attracts Mute Swan, Gadwall, and American Wigeon 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

Red-headed Woodpecker

Melanerpes erythrocephalus

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

Mute Swan

22/27/2026

Gadwall

2/27/2026

American Wigeon

22/27/2026

American Black Duck

2/27/2026

Greater Scaup

2/27/2026

Lesser Scaup

12/27/2026

Bufflehead

2/27/2026

Hooded Merganser

22/27/2026

Red-breasted Merganser

2/27/2026

Ruddy Duck

12/27/2026

Ring-billed Gull

2/27/2026

American Herring Gull

2/27/2026

Great Black-backed Gull

2/27/2026

Great Blue Heron

12/27/2026

Canada Goose

252/27/2026

Birding Tips

  1. 1

    Scan the water surface methodically for diving ducks, loons, and grebes.

  2. 2

    Check the shoreline and mudflats for shorebirds and wading birds.

  3. 3

    Visit during mid-May for peak warbler migration.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit Wreck Pond for birding?
The best months to visit Wreck Pond for birding are April-May, September-October. The best seasons are Spring and Fall.
What birds can I see at Wreck Pond?
Notable species at Wreck Pond include Mute Swan, Gadwall, American Wigeon, American Black Duck, Greater Scaup. The area supports lake habitats.
How difficult is birding at Wreck Pond?
Birding at Wreck Pond is rated as Moderate. Some trails may require moderate fitness and basic hiking ability.
What amenities are available at Wreck Pond?
Wreck Pond offers the following amenities: Parking, Trails.