River/Riparian birding habitat

Dividing Creek - Maple Avenue

New Jersey · Northeast

Habitat
River/Riparian
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

April-May, September-October

About This Location

Dividing Creek - Maple Avenue is a productive birding destination in New Jersey, with 205 species recorded on eBird. This river/riparian habitat attracts Canada Goose, Bufflehead, and Mourning Dove 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

Red-eyed Vireo

Vireo olivaceus

4/18/2026Farm1 observed

Great Crested Flycatcher

Myiarchus crinitus

4/18/2026Belleplain SF1 observed

Blue-winged Warbler

Vermivora cyanoptera

4/18/2026Belleplain SF1 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

Worm-eating Warbler

Helmitheros vermivorum

4/17/2026Bevan WMA--Ackley Rd1 observed

Yellow-throated Warbler

Setophaga dominica

4/17/2026Parvin SP--Thundergust Lake1 observed

American Barn Owl

Tyto furcata

4/16/2026Stipson Island Rd.1 observed

Savannah Sparrow (Ipswich)

Passerculus sandwichensis

4/16/2026Heislerville WMA1 observed

Solitary Sandpiper

Tringa solitaria

4/16/2026Heislerville WMA2 observed

Chuck-will's-widow

Antrostomus carolinensis

4/16/2026346 Goshen Swainton Rd, Cape May Court House US-NJ 39.13274, -74.830371 observed

Boat-tailed Grackle

Quiscalus major

4/15/2026Port Mahon Rd.2 observed

Grasshopper Sparrow

Ammodramus savannarum

4/15/2026RAREC research center1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Canada Goose

94/18/2026

Mute Swan

124/18/2026

American Black Duck

24/18/2026

Green-winged Teal

54/18/2026

Clapper Rail

34/18/2026

Black-bellied Plover

34/18/2026

Wilson's Snipe

14/18/2026

Lesser Yellowlegs

14/18/2026

Willet

24/18/2026

Greater Yellowlegs

204/18/2026

Dunlin

1504/18/2026

Laughing Gull

4/18/2026

Ring-billed Gull

4/18/2026

American Herring Gull

4/18/2026

Forster's Tern

254/18/2026

Double-crested Cormorant

74/18/2026

Turkey Vulture

14/18/2026

Osprey

24/18/2026

Bald Eagle

34/18/2026

Hairy Woodpecker

14/18/2026

Birding Tips

  1. 1

    Walk along the water slowly, scanning overhanging branches for kingfishers and warblers.

  2. 2

    Check sandbars and gravel bars for shorebirds and terns.

  3. 3

    Visit during mid-May for peak warbler migration.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit Dividing Creek - Maple Avenue for birding?
The best months to visit Dividing Creek - Maple Avenue for birding are April-May, September-October. The best seasons are Spring and Fall.
What birds can I see at Dividing Creek - Maple Avenue?
Notable species at Dividing Creek - Maple Avenue include Canada Goose, Bufflehead, Mourning Dove, American Herring Gull, Great Blue Heron. The area supports river/riparian habitats.
How difficult is birding at Dividing Creek - Maple Avenue?
Birding at Dividing Creek - Maple Avenue is rated as Moderate. Some trails may require moderate fitness and basic hiking ability.
What amenities are available at Dividing Creek - Maple Avenue?
Dividing Creek - Maple Avenue offers the following amenities: Parking, Trails.