Find Your Flock

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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• 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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• Common Goldeneye
  Johnson Park
  
  
  This stunning duck can be found in the Raritan River during winter months, which can be easily accessed at this County Park.
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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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• 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. Find

• Kinglets and Thrushes
  Rutgers Ecological
  Preserve
  
  
  This 360-acre conservation area is a bird migration hotspot, where winter residents can often be observed.
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• Northern Gannet
  Raritan Bay
  Waterfront Park
  
  
  This huge, white seabird can be seen diving for fish in late winter along Raritan Bay.
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• Wintering Waterfowl
  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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Click here to discover the full spectrum of birds inhabiting Thompson Park!