New Jersey Birding Resources

As a major route on the Atlantic Flyway, New Jersey's birding sites offer spectacular views of dozens of species including shore birds, northern diamondback terrapins and blue herons

The Nifty Fifty

The Nifty Fifty is a mini-guide to the birds of New Jersey. It includes descriptions, images, video and songs of 50 of the most often observed birds of New Jersey. View the guide by clicking here or on the Nifty Fifty link on the left.

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Some birds prefer to stay near the ground, while others are almost always seen high in a tree. Look for the following notations in the species descriptions to determine where the species is most likely to be seen. If a note is not present, the bird does not have a strong affinity for a particular region.

• Look high.
• Look mid-story.
• Look low.

State Information

Recent Bird Sightings

(732) 872-2595 Statewide

Birding Locations

Brigantine National Wildlife Refuge

Cape May Bird Observatory

Coastal Heritage Trail

New Jersey State Bird - American Goldfinch

New Jersey Birding Events

Cape May Spring Weekend
In May - the weekend before Memorial Weekend
Cape May Bird Observatory
, Cape May, New Jersey
Phone: 609-884-2736
E-mail: birdcapemay@njaudubon.org
Congregate where the birds migrate! The Migration Mainline Capital of North America! The members and staff of the New Jersey Audubon Society invite you to a three day celebration of Spring. Come, join us and savor the horseshoe crab and shorebird phenomenon along the Delaware Bayshore, breeding warblers, butterflies and dragonflies, gardening for wildlife, and more. All the natural treasures the Cape May area has to offer. Hosted by the New Jersey Audubon Society.

Wings-N-Water Festival
July
Stone Harbor, New Jersey
Phone: 609-368-1211
E-mail: Patrice@wetlandsinstitute.org
The Award Winning Wings 'n Water Festival is one of the premier Wildlife Arts Festivals in the United States, featuring family fun and adventure. Visit us and see why Wings 'n Water was named one of the Top 100 Events in North America and Best Event in New Jersey at the Governor's Conference on Tourism. The Festival is a family fun "Celebration of the Coast". Amidst folk music, down Jersey food, pumpkins and corn stalks, meet nationally acclaimed artists, carvers, model builders, quilters, crafters and photographers. Talk with them, buy from them and learn from a multitude of demonstrations, guided walks and hands on encounters.

Cape May Autumn Weekend/The Bird Show
The last weekend of October
Cape May, New Jersey
Phone: 609-884-2736
E-mail: birdcapemay@njaudubon.org
The birds know this is the place to be - come and find out why! Enjoy three days of friendly, easy-paced birding, with field trips, programs, workshops, boat trips and special guest appearances, not to mention over 50 nature focused exhibitors at Cape May Convention Hall. There is something for everyone and this is one celebration you will want to be a part of, whether you are a first time birder of a seasoned naturalist looking for that something special that Cape May brings to birding. Hosted by the New Jersey Audubon Society.

Other resources and locations

If you have suggestions for additional birding resources in New Jersey, from web sites to your favorite birding location, submit your information using the following form. You can cut and paste large amounts if text into the information field. Birding locations are the most desired, but any good resource on New Jersey birds is welcomed.

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