Based on 4,309 research-grade iNaturalist observations in New Jersey, Great Egret is most often recorded in August; in New Jersey it behaves like a summer visitor / breeder. It ranks #12 among birds recorded in the state in our data.
Ardea alba
Great Egret in New Jersey by month
Bars show research-grade observations per month. They mix true seasonality with how often people are outdoors, so treat small numbers with caution.
Also seen in New Jersey in August
Laughing Gull
Osprey
Great Blue Heron
Mourning Dove
Sanderling
Double-crested Cormorant
American Goldfinch
American Herring Gull
Places to look in New Jersey
Botanical GardenDrew University
State ParkLiberty State Park
Botanical GardenWillowwood Arboretum
Botanical GardenHerrontown Woods Arboretum
State ParkWawayanda State Park
State ParkIsland Beach State Park
FAQ
When does Great Egret appear in New Jersey?
Mainly April–October, with the most records in August.
How common is Great Egret in New Jersey?
It ranks #12 by number of iNaturalist observations among birds in New Jersey (4,309 records in our sample).