Cape Island - CMP - Alexander Avenue dunes/beach

New Jersey · Northeast

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Habitat

Coastal

Best Seasons

Spring Fall

Difficulty

Challenging

Best Months

April-May, September-October

About This Location

Cape Island - CMP - Alexander Avenue dunes/beach is a productive birding destination in New Jersey, with 264 species recorded on eBird. This coastal habitat attracts Black Scoter, American Herring Gull, and Snow Goose among many others. Spring and fall migration bring waves of warblers and shorebirds through the area.

Location

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Notable Species

Black Scoter American Herring Gull Snow Goose Canada Goose Mallard

Live Bird Data

Notable Sightings

Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days

Gull-billed Tern

Gelochelidon nilotica

7/21/2026Prime Hook NWR--Petersfield Ditch1 observed

Wood Stork

Mycteria americana

7/21/2026Cape Island--South Cape May Meadows (SCMM)1 observed

Eurasian Collared-Dove

Streptopelia decaocto

7/21/2026Cape Island--CMPSP--Hawkwatch Platform1 observed

American Barn Owl

Tyto furcata

7/20/2026Stipson Island Rd.1 observed

Roseate Tern

Sterna dougallii

7/20/2026Cape Henlopen SP--Breakwater Harbor and shoreline1 observed

Black-bellied Whistling-Duck

Dendrocygna autumnalis

7/19/2026Villas--Cox Hall Creek WMA1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Mourning Dove

17/21/2026

Laughing Gull

27/21/2026

Great Crested Flycatcher

17/21/2026

Carolina Wren

17/21/2026

American Robin

17/21/2026

American Goldfinch

27/21/2026

Canada Goose

77/21/2026

Mute Swan

37/21/2026

Black Skimmer

37/21/2026

Wood Stork

17/21/2026

American Oystercatcher

27/20/2026

Semipalmated Plover

107/20/2026

Piping Plover

27/20/2026

Willet

17/20/2026

Sanderling

307/20/2026

Least Sandpiper

157/20/2026

Semipalmated Sandpiper

207/20/2026

American Herring Gull

57/20/2026

Great Black-backed Gull

37/20/2026

Least Tern

307/20/2026

Birding Tips

1
Check rocky shorelines and jetties at low tide for shorebirds.
2
Scan offshore waters with a spotting scope for seabirds and waterfowl.
3
Visit during mid-May for peak warbler migration.

Amenities

Parking

Trails

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Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit Cape Island - CMP - Alexander Avenue dunes/beach for birding?▼

The best months to visit Cape Island - CMP - Alexander Avenue dunes/beach for birding are April-May, September-October. The best seasons are Spring and Fall.

What birds can I see at Cape Island - CMP - Alexander Avenue dunes/beach?▼

Notable species at Cape Island - CMP - Alexander Avenue dunes/beach include Black Scoter, American Herring Gull, Snow Goose, Canada Goose, Mallard. The area supports coastal habitats.

How difficult is birding at Cape Island - CMP - Alexander Avenue dunes/beach?▼

Birding at Cape Island - CMP - Alexander Avenue dunes/beach is rated as Challenging. The terrain can be challenging and may require good physical fitness and preparation.

What amenities are available at Cape Island - CMP - Alexander Avenue dunes/beach?▼

Cape Island - CMP - Alexander Avenue dunes/beach offers the following amenities: Parking, Trails.