Discover over 300 species of birds,
including rare migratory birds.
Northern Harrier
Davidson’s Mill Pond Park
The open meadows of this County Park are a great place to find this elusive, wintering raptor.
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Red-headed Woodpecker
Tamarack Hollow Preserve
This quiet and serene preserve has served as a wintering site in recent years for this striking woodpecker species.
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Raritan Bay Waterfront Park
This huge, white seabird can be seen diving for fish in late winter along Raritan Bay.
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Winter Wren
John A. Phillips Preserve
Several miles of hiking trails allow for birding in pine woods and wooded wetlands, making it ideal for spotting this secretive bird during the winter months.
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Bald Eagle
Thompson Park Conservation Area
The park’s proximity to Manalapan Lake and forested areas makes it a reliable spot to observe bald eagles soaring overhead.
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Ireland Brook Conservation Area
The shoreline along Farrington Lake is perfect for spotting a variety of ducks, geese, and other waterfowl during the winter months.
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Common Goldeneye
Johnson Park
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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Rutgers Ecological Preserve
This 360-acre conservation area is a bird migration hotspot, where winter residents can often be observed.
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