CMBO Center for Research & Education

New Jersey · Northeast

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Habitat

ForestWetland

Best Seasons

Spring Fall

Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

April-May, September-October

About This Location

CMBO Center for Research & Education is a productive birding destination in New Jersey, with 217 species recorded on eBird. This forest and wetland habitat attracts a wide variety of species among many others. Spring and fall migration bring waves of warblers and shorebirds through the area.

Location

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Notable Species

Red-eyed Vireo Scarlet Tanager Pileated Woodpecker Wood Thrush Ovenbird

Live Bird Data

Notable Sightings

Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days

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 Platform2 observed

American Barn Owl

Tyto furcata

7/20/2026Stipson Island Rd.1 observed

Northern Bobwhite

Colinus virginianus

7/20/2026Turkey Point Rd. Bald Eagle Trail1 observed

Common Gallinule

Gallinula galeata

7/20/2026Glades Wildlife Refuge--Turkey Pt.1 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

107/20/2026

Clapper Rail

27/20/2026

Laughing Gull

27/20/2026

Black-crowned Night Heron

57/20/2026

Osprey

17/20/2026

American Barn Owl

17/20/2026

Marsh Wren

57/20/2026

Seaside Sparrow

67/20/2026

Common Yellowthroat

17/20/2026

Canada Goose

127/20/2026

Ruby-throated Hummingbird

37/20/2026

Green Heron

27/20/2026

Turkey Vulture

57/20/2026

Cooper's Hawk

17/20/2026

Bald Eagle

17/20/2026

Red-bellied Woodpecker

17/20/2026

Downy Woodpecker

17/20/2026

Eastern Wood-Pewee

27/20/2026

Acadian Flycatcher

37/20/2026

Great Crested Flycatcher

37/20/2026

Birding Tips

1
Listen for vocalizations to locate canopy-dwelling warblers and vireos.
2
Check forest edges and clearings for flycatchers and thrushes.
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 CMBO Center for Research & Education for birding?▼

The best months to visit CMBO Center for Research & Education for birding are April-May, September-October. The best seasons are Spring and Fall.

What birds can I see at CMBO Center for Research & Education?▼

Notable species at CMBO Center for Research & Education include Red-eyed Vireo, Scarlet Tanager, Pileated Woodpecker, Wood Thrush, Ovenbird. The area supports forest, wetland habitats.

How difficult is birding at CMBO Center for Research & Education?▼

Birding at CMBO Center for Research & Education is rated as Moderate. Some trails may require moderate fitness and basic hiking ability.

What amenities are available at CMBO Center for Research & Education?▼

CMBO Center for Research & Education offers the following amenities: Parking, Trails.