CMBO Center for Research & Education

New Jersey · Northeast

ModerateView on eBird Directions

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

Loading map...

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

Semipalmated Sandpiper

Calidris pusilla

4/18/202610 47th St, Sea Isle City US-NJ 39.15054, -74.6935924 observed

Common Tern

Sterna hirundo

4/18/2026Cape Island--South Cape May Meadows (SCMM)1 observed

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

Black Skimmer

Rynchops niger

4/18/2026Cape Island--CMP--Coral Ave. dune crossing5 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

4/17/2026Cape Island--Higbee Beach WMA1 observed

Ruby-throated Hummingbird

Archilochus colubris

4/17/2026Cedar Lane Farms1 observed

Swallow-tailed Kite

Elanoides forficatus

4/17/2026Cape Island--Garrett Family Preserve (TNC)1 observed

Red-necked Grebe

Podiceps grisegena

4/17/2026Cape May–Lewes Ferry Terminal1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Red-tailed Hawk

14/10/2026

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

More in New Jersey

Cape May

Premier Atlantic Flyway migration hotspot with legendary fall raptor flights.

Abbott Marshlands - John A. Roebling Park

Urban Park birding hotspot in New Jersey with 221 recorded species.

Allaire State Park

Forest birding hotspot in New Jersey with 218 recorded species.

New Jersey Birding Guide

Complete guide to birding in New Jersey →

Birding Guides

Fall Bird Migration Guide

10 min read

Understanding Bird Migration

12 min read

Spring Birding in New York City

12 min read

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.