Swallows are common in summer, and American Goldfinches and other migratory birds visit the park in large number.
During his six years as State Senator, Kuser's top accomplishment was the passage of legislation that designated the eastern goldfinch as New Jersey's state bird.
Goldfinches feed on the seeds of Silphium perfoliatum and drink the water collected by the “cups” on the stems.
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At about 4.75 inches (12 cm) long and weighing about 0.4 oz (11.5 g), it is slightly bigger than the Lesser Goldfinch and slightly smaller than the American Goldfinch, with less yellow in the plumage than either.