Find Your Flock

Discover over 300 species of birds,
including rare migratory birds.

Ruby-Throated
Hummingbird
With shimmering, emerald-green plumage and iridescent, ruby throats, these feathered sprites dart gracefully from flower to flower at the height of summer at Davidson’s Mill Pond Park.

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Bonaparte’s Gull
Raritan Bay Waterfront Park regularly hosts gulls and other shorebirds in the winter, some rarely found elsewhere in the County.

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Northern Cardinal
Found in pairs or small family groups at Cheesequake State Park, this bird is typically seen hopping along branches or foraging on the ground for seeds, fruits, and insects year-round.

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Red-Winged
Blackbird
As visitors wander along the winding trails that encircle Helmetta Pond, they may catch glimpses of these striking birds perched atop swaying cattails or darting skillfully through the dense foliage during any time of year.

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Pine Warbler
The pinelands of the 1,000+ acre Jamesburg Park Conservation Area are habitat for this bright yellow bird, often sighted in early spring.

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Thrushes & Orioles
Visit Rutgers Ecological Preserve for these migratory birds in the fall. Keep your eyes sharp, or some of these birds may blend in with the fall colors!

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Ruby-Throated Hummingbird

With shimmering, emerald-green plumage and iridescent, ruby throats, these feathered sprites dart gracefully from flower to flower at the height of summer at Davidson’s Mill Pond Park.

Find

Thrushes & Orioles

Visit Rutgers Ecological Preserve for these migratory birds in the fall. Keep your eyes sharp, or some of these birds may blend in with the fall colors!

Find

Bonaparte’s Gull

Raritan Bay Waterfront Park regularly hosts gulls and other shorebirds in the winter, some rarely found elsewhere in the County.

Find

Red-Winged Blackbird

As visitors wander along the winding trails that encircle Helmetta Pond, they may catch glimpses of these striking birds perched atop swaying cattails or darting skillfully through the dense foliage during any time of year.

Find

Northern Cardinal

Found in pairs or small family groups at Cheesequake State Park, this bird is typically seen hopping along branches or foraging on the ground for seeds, fruits, and insects year-round.

Find

Pine Warbler

The pinelands of the 1,000+ acre Jamesburg Park Conservation Area are habitat for this bright yellow bird, often sighted in early spring.

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Click here to discover the full spectrum of birds inhabiting Thompson Park!

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