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

Northern Harrier

Circus hudsonius

7/17/2026Little Creek WA--Mahon Impoundment1 observed

Red-shouldered Hawk

Buteo lineatus

7/13/2026200 Goshen Swainton Rd, Cape May Court House US-NJ 39.12807, -74.823931 observed

American Barn Owl

Tyto furcata

7/12/2026Stipson Island Rd.2 observed

Eurasian Collared-Dove

Streptopelia decaocto

7/11/2026Sunray Ave 1 observed

Short-billed Dowitcher

Limnodromus griseus

7/7/2026Thompson's Beach and Road1 observed

Least Sandpiper

Calidris minutilla

7/7/2026Thompson's Beach and Road1 observed

Gull-billed Tern

Gelochelidon nilotica

7/7/2026Little Creek Wildlife Area--Main Tract2 observed

Saltmarsh Sparrow

Ammospiza caudacuta

7/7/2026Port Mahon Rd.8 observed

Common Tern

Sterna hirundo

7/5/2026Port Mahon Rd.1 observed

Ruff

Calidris pugnax

7/5/2026Little Creek WA--Mahon Impoundment1 observed

Black Tern

Chlidonias niger

7/5/2026Little Creek WA--Mahon Impoundment1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Canada Goose

57/16/2026

Mute Swan

27/16/2026

Great Blue Heron

37/16/2026

Osprey

17/16/2026

Chuck-will's-widow

27/12/2026

Clapper Rail

27/12/2026

Laughing Gull

27/12/2026

Red-tailed Hawk

17/12/2026

Eastern Screech-Owl

27/12/2026

Tree Swallow

27/12/2026

Marsh Wren

27/12/2026

Gray Catbird

27/12/2026

Wood Thrush

17/12/2026

Seaside Sparrow

27/12/2026

Eastern Towhee

17/12/2026

Orchard Oriole

17/12/2026

Red-winged Blackbird

27/12/2026

Common Yellowthroat

27/12/2026

Northern Cardinal

17/12/2026

Virginia Rail

17/12/2026

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.