Forest birding habitat

East Point Road

New Jersey · Northeast

Habitat
ForestWetland
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

April-May, September-October

About This Location

East Point Road is a productive birding destination in New Jersey, with 226 species recorded on eBird. This forest and wetland habitat attracts American Herring Gull, Great Blue Heron, and Northern Harrier 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

American Barn Owl

Tyto furcata

7/19/2026Stipson Island Rd.2 observed

Black-bellied Whistling-Duck

Dendrocygna autumnalis

7/19/2026Villas--Cox Hall Creek WMA1 observed

Pileated Woodpecker

Dryocopus pileatus

7/19/2026346 Goshen Swainton Rd, Cape May Court House US-NJ 39.13274, -74.830371 observed

Eurasian Collared-Dove

Streptopelia decaocto

7/19/2026Stevens St/West Dr, West Cape May1 observed

Royal Tern

Thalasseus maximus

7/16/2026East Point Lighthouse

Mississippi Kite

Ictinia mississippiensis

7/16/2026Stevens Street-yard1 observed

Red-shouldered Hawk

Buteo lineatus

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

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Mourning Dove

57/16/2026

Laughing Gull

7/16/2026

Ring-billed Gull

27/16/2026

American Herring Gull

57/16/2026

Forster's Tern

7/16/2026

Osprey

47/16/2026

Bald Eagle

17/16/2026

Eastern Kingbird

17/16/2026

Carolina Chickadee

17/16/2026

Tufted Titmouse

17/16/2026

Purple Martin

77/16/2026

Barn Swallow

7/16/2026

Marsh Wren

87/16/2026

Carolina Wren

27/16/2026

Gray Catbird

27/16/2026

American Robin

47/16/2026

Cedar Waxwing

27/16/2026

House Finch

57/16/2026

Seaside Sparrow

27/16/2026

Red-winged Blackbird

7/16/2026

Birding Tips

  1. 1

    Listen for vocalizations to locate canopy-dwelling warblers and vireos.

  2. 2

    Check forest edges and clearings for flycatchers and thrushes.

  3. 3

    Visit during mid-May for peak warbler migration.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit East Point Road for birding?
The best months to visit East Point Road for birding are April-May, September-October. The best seasons are Spring and Fall.
What birds can I see at East Point Road?
Notable species at East Point Road include American Herring Gull, Great Blue Heron, Northern Harrier, Cooper's Hawk, Great Horned Owl. The area supports forest, wetland habitats.
How difficult is birding at East Point Road?
Birding at East Point Road is rated as Moderate. Some trails may require moderate fitness and basic hiking ability.
What amenities are available at East Point Road?
East Point Road offers the following amenities: Parking, Trails.