Forest birding habitat

Bivalve - Strawberry Avenue

New Jersey · Northeast

Habitat
ForestWetland
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

April-May, September-October

About This Location

Bivalve - Strawberry Avenue is a productive birding destination in New Jersey, with 206 species recorded on eBird. This forest and wetland habitat attracts American Herring Gull, Black Vulture, and Turkey Vulture among many others. Spring and fall migration bring waves of warblers and shorebirds through the area.

Location

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Notable Species

Live Bird Data

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Notable Sightings

Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days

Red-eyed Vireo

Vireo olivaceus

4/18/2026Farm1 observed

Great Crested Flycatcher

Myiarchus crinitus

4/18/2026Tuckahoe WMA (Cape May Co.)1 observed

Blue-winged Warbler

Vermivora cyanoptera

4/18/2026Belleplain SF1 observed

Pileated Woodpecker

Dryocopus pileatus

4/18/2026346 Goshen Swainton Rd, Cape May Court House US-NJ 39.13274, -74.830371 observed

Wood Thrush

Hylocichla mustelina

4/18/2026Belleplain SF--Pine Swamp Rd.1 observed

Chuck-will's-widow

Antrostomus carolinensis

4/17/2026A&J Mobile Home Park Unit 20 My Yard1 observed

Worm-eating Warbler

Helmitheros vermivorum

4/17/2026Bevan WMA--Ackley Rd1 observed

Ruby-throated Hummingbird

Archilochus colubris

4/17/2026Cedar Lane Farms1 observed

American Barn Owl

Tyto furcata

4/16/2026Stipson Island Rd.1 observed

Savannah Sparrow (Ipswich)

Passerculus sandwichensis

4/16/2026Heislerville WMA1 observed

Solitary Sandpiper

Tringa solitaria

4/16/2026Heislerville WMA2 observed

Eastern Kingbird

Tyrannus tyrannus

4/15/202639 N Acorn Ln, Cape May Court House US-NJ 39.10856, -74.823071 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Canada Goose

24/18/2026

Eastern Whip-poor-will

14/18/2026

White-throated Sparrow

14/18/2026

Eastern Towhee

24/18/2026

American Black Duck

104/18/2026

Mourning Dove

14/18/2026

Clapper Rail

124/18/2026

Wilson's Snipe

14/18/2026

Willet

34/18/2026

Greater Yellowlegs

14/18/2026

Forster's Tern

134/18/2026

Black-crowned Night Heron

54/18/2026

Osprey

34/18/2026

Northern Harrier

14/18/2026

Bald Eagle

114/18/2026

Northern Flicker

14/18/2026

Barn Swallow

24/18/2026

Marsh Wren

14/18/2026

European Starling

24/18/2026

Brown Thrasher

14/18/2026

Birding Tips

  1. 1

    Listen for vocalizations to locate canopy-dwelling warblers and vireos.

  2. 2

    Check forest edges and clearings for flycatchers and thrushes.

  3. 3

    Visit during mid-May for peak warbler migration.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit Bivalve - Strawberry Avenue for birding?
The best months to visit Bivalve - Strawberry Avenue for birding are April-May, September-October. The best seasons are Spring and Fall.
What birds can I see at Bivalve - Strawberry Avenue?
Notable species at Bivalve - Strawberry Avenue include American Herring Gull, Black Vulture, Turkey Vulture, Cooper's Hawk, Northern Harrier. The area supports forest, wetland habitats.
How difficult is birding at Bivalve - Strawberry Avenue?
Birding at Bivalve - Strawberry Avenue is rated as Moderate. Some trails may require moderate fitness and basic hiking ability.
What amenities are available at Bivalve - Strawberry Avenue?
Bivalve - Strawberry Avenue offers the following amenities: Parking, Trails.