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

Pileated Woodpecker

Dryocopus pileatus

6/2/2026Weatherby Rd--Tarkiln Pond & vicinity1 observed

Red-shouldered Hawk

Buteo lineatus

6/2/2026Weatherby Rd--Tarkiln Pond & vicinity1 observed

American Barn Owl

Tyto furcata

5/31/2026Stipson Island Rd.2 observed

Black Scoter

Melanitta americana

5/31/2026East Point Lighthouse1 observed

American Barn Owl (American)

Tyto furcata

5/30/2026Stipson Island Rd.1 observed

Red Crossbill

Loxia curvirostra

5/30/2026Fortescue Beach1 observed

White-throated Sparrow

Zonotrichia albicollis

5/30/2026Home1 observed

Nelson's Sparrow

Ammospiza nelsoni

5/30/2026Thompson's Beach and Road2 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Short-billed Dowitcher

26/2/2026

Laughing Gull

26/2/2026

Osprey

26/2/2026

Eastern Kingbird

16/2/2026

Barn Swallow

66/2/2026

Red-winged Blackbird

26/2/2026

Mourning Dove

26/2/2026

Semipalmated Sandpiper

106/2/2026

Black Skimmer

356/2/2026

Forster's Tern

76/2/2026

Double-crested Cormorant

26/2/2026

Great Blue Heron

16/2/2026

Black Vulture

36/2/2026

Turkey Vulture

16/2/2026

Bald Eagle

26/2/2026

Eastern Wood-Pewee

16/2/2026

White-eyed Vireo

26/2/2026

Blue Jay

16/2/2026

Carolina Chickadee

16/2/2026

Blue-gray Gnatcatcher

16/2/2026

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.