Cape May Harbor
New Jersey · Northeast
Moderate
April-May, September-October
About This Location
Cape May Harbor is a productive birding destination in New Jersey, with 224 species recorded on eBird. This coastal habitat attracts American Black Duck, White-winged Scoter, and Bufflehead among many others. Spring and fall migration bring waves of warblers and shorebirds through the area.
Location
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Live Bird Data
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Notable Sightings
Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days
Sandhill Crane
Antigone canadensis
Red-necked Grebe
Podiceps grisegena
Osprey
Pandion haliaetus
White Ibis
Eudocimus albus
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
American Black Duck
White-winged Scoter
Bufflehead
Red-breasted Merganser
Ruddy Duck
Rock Pigeon
Ring-billed Gull
American Herring Gull
Great Black-backed Gull
Horned Grebe
Common Loon
Double-crested Cormorant
Turkey Vulture
Peregrine Falcon
Red-winged Blackbird
Northern Cardinal
Brant
European Starling
American Robin
Song Sparrow
Birding Tips
- 1
Check rocky shorelines and jetties at low tide for shorebirds.
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Scan offshore waters with a spotting scope for seabirds and waterfowl.
- 3
Visit during mid-May for peak warbler migration.