Dividing Creek - Maple Avenue

New Jersey · Northeast

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Habitat

River/Riparian

Best Seasons

Spring Fall

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

Canada Goose Bufflehead Mourning Dove American Herring Gull Great Blue Heron

Live Bird Data

Notable Sightings

Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days

Black Scoter

Melanitta americana

5/31/2026East Point Lighthouse1 observed

American Barn Owl

Tyto furcata

5/30/2026566 Stipsons Island Road, Woodbine, New Jersey, US (39.188, -74.912)1 observed

American Barn Owl (American)

Tyto furcata

5/30/2026Stipson Island Rd.1 observed

Pileated Woodpecker

Dryocopus pileatus

5/30/2026B&D Gardens1 observed

Red Crossbill

Loxia curvirostra

5/30/2026Fortescue Beach1 observed

White-throated Sparrow

Zonotrichia albicollis

5/30/2026Home1 observed

Nelson's Sparrow

Ammospiza nelsoni

5/30/2026Thompson's Beach and Road2 observed

Boat-tailed Grackle

Quiscalus major

5/30/2026Pickering Beach1 observed

Swainson's Thrush

Catharus ustulatus

5/29/2026Glades Wildlife Refuge--Turkey Pt.1 observed

Sandhill Crane

Antigone canadensis

5/28/2026E Woodland Ave Yard1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Clapper Rail

15/29/2026

Black-bellied Plover

15/29/2026

Short-billed Dowitcher

25/29/2026

Willet

15/29/2026

Laughing Gull

755/29/2026

American Herring Gull

5/29/2026

Least Tern

5/29/2026

Forster's Tern

255/29/2026

Turkey Vulture

25/29/2026

Bald Eagle

45/29/2026

White-eyed Vireo

15/29/2026

Blue Jay

15/29/2026

American Crow

15/29/2026

Barn Swallow

25/29/2026

Red-winged Blackbird

5/29/2026

Birding Tips

1
Walk along the water slowly, scanning overhanging branches for kingfishers and warblers.
2
Check sandbars and gravel bars for shorebirds and terns.
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 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.