didn't think anyone on a LCN forum besides me would be a birder.
Snowy owl sightings have been the highest in memory in NJ ( I live in Edison) and have been seen at Brigantine, Sandy Hook, and several other places. Some years we get irruptions of redpolls, and crossbills.

Carolina wrens are not rare in NJ, at least in the spring and fall.

If you like birding go to Garret Mountain (West Paterson) in late April to early May for the warbler migration. You won't be sorry !