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The bird population of the park varies with the seasons. When the town stocks the lake with trout, many fish-eating birds can be seen such as Mergansers, Grebes, Herons, and Cormorants. The following are almost always in the park. |
MUTE SWAN
 | This beautiful bird is easily recognized by the way it holds its neck. It holds its neck in a graceful S-curve with its bill pointed downward while swimming. The adult has an orange bill with a black knob. |
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This is the most common and the best known goose. It can be identified by its black head and neck, and its broad white cheek. These birds graze in open areas within commuting distance of open water. |
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The male of this duck is recognized by its green head, white neck band, and rusty colored breast. The female is a mottled brown. Both have a blue speculum. |
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Sparrows are small brown-bodied birds with streaked backs and short conical beaks. The male House Sparrow has a black throat, white cheeks, and a gray crown. The female is plain with a dull eye-stripe. |
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This is a small gull with a conspicuous black ring on its bill and yellowish or greenish legs. This particular gull likes to sit on the posts of the rustic bridges. |
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This, New Jersey's largest wading bird, can often be seen standing still or stalking through the shallows in search of fish. The adult has a blue-gray body, a long yellow bill, and a white head with a black eye-stripe. |
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