Raritan Bay Waterfront Park
Northern Gannet: Look for this huge, white seabird diving for fish in late winter out in Raritan Bay—sometimes in the hundreds.
Ernie Oros Preserve
Red-headed Woodpecker: This open space gem has served as a wintering site in recent years for this striking woodpecker species.
John A. Philips Preserve
Winter Wren: Several miles of hiking trails allow for winter birding in the pine woods and wooded wetlands of Middlesex County’s largest Open Space Preserve.
Old Bridge Waterfront Park
Bufflehead: A boardwalk and paved pathways in this County Park provides a perched view of diving ducks on the Bay.
Perth Amboy Marina and Waterfront
Red-throated Loon: The fishing pier and walkways are a perfect location to scan the Arthur Kill for wintering waterfowl.
Johnson Park
Common Goldeneye: This stunning duck can be found in winter months in the Raritan River which can be easily accessed at this County Park.
Donaldson Park
Bald Eagle: Scan the banks of the Raritan River in this County Park to search for eagles fishing for their dinner.
Davidson’s Mill Pond Park
Northern Harrier: The open meadows of this County Park are a great place to find this elusive, wintering raptor.
