Coastal birding habitat

Fisherman's Cove Conservation Area

New Jersey · Northeast

Habitat
Coastal
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

April-May, September-October

About This Location

Fisherman's Cove Conservation Area is a productive birding destination in New Jersey, with 248 species recorded on eBird. This coastal habitat attracts Brant, Canada Goose, and Gadwall 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

Sooty Shearwater

Ardenna grisea

5/31/2026Auto selected 40.14189, -73.886201 observed

Yellow-rumped Warbler

Setophaga coronata

5/31/2026Silver Lake and Ferruggiaro Park1 observed

Tennessee Warbler

Leiothlypis peregrina

5/30/2026Island Beach SP--Reed's Road1 observed

Olive-sided Flycatcher

Contopus cooperi

5/30/2026Big Brook Park1 observed

Northern Waterthrush

Parkesia noveboracensis

5/29/2026Island Beach SP--Reed's Road1 observed

Bay-breasted Warbler

Setophaga castanea

5/29/2026Island Beach SP (please consider using more specific locations)1 observed

Solitary Sandpiper

Tringa solitaria

5/28/2026Dorbrook Recreation Area, Colts Neck US-NJ 40.29340, -74.130631 observed

Pileated Woodpecker

Dryocopus pileatus

5/28/2026Manasquan River WMA (Ridge Rd Access, Ocean Co)1 observed

Savannah Sparrow

Passerculus sandwichensis

5/28/2026Island Beach SP (please consider using more specific locations)1 observed

Purple Sandpiper

Calidris maritima

5/28/2026Island Beach SP (please consider using more specific locations)1 observed

Philadelphia Vireo

Vireo philadelphicus

5/28/2026Due Process (Private Property)1 observed

Alder Flycatcher

Empidonax alnorum

5/26/2026Cattus Island County Park1 observed

White-crowned Sparrow (Dark-lored)

Zonotrichia leucophrys

5/26/2026Point Pleasant backroads (River to Beaverdamn)1 observed

Great Cormorant

Phalacrocorax carbo

5/25/2026MacLearie Park1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Mourning Dove

75/29/2026

Laughing Gull

135/29/2026

American Herring Gull

75/29/2026

Double-crested Cormorant

25/29/2026

Great Blue Heron

25/29/2026

Osprey

25/29/2026

American Crow

25/29/2026

Barn Swallow

15/29/2026

European Starling

205/29/2026

Gray Catbird

25/29/2026

Northern Mockingbird

55/29/2026

American Robin

95/29/2026

House Finch

25/29/2026

American Goldfinch

15/29/2026

Red-winged Blackbird

105/29/2026

Common Grackle

115/29/2026

Northern Yellow Warbler

15/29/2026

Northern Cardinal

25/29/2026

Canada Goose

75/29/2026

Chimney Swift

15/29/2026

Birding Tips

  1. 1

    Check rocky shorelines and jetties at low tide for shorebirds.

  2. 2

    Scan offshore waters with a spotting scope for seabirds and waterfowl.

  3. 3

    Visit during mid-May for peak warbler migration.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit Fisherman's Cove Conservation Area for birding?
The best months to visit Fisherman's Cove Conservation Area for birding are April-May, September-October. The best seasons are Spring and Fall.
What birds can I see at Fisherman's Cove Conservation Area?
Notable species at Fisherman's Cove Conservation Area include Brant, Canada Goose, Gadwall, Mallard, American Black Duck. The area supports coastal habitats.
How difficult is birding at Fisherman's Cove Conservation Area?
Birding at Fisherman's Cove Conservation Area is rated as Moderate. Some trails may require moderate fitness and basic hiking ability.
What amenities are available at Fisherman's Cove Conservation Area?
Fisherman's Cove Conservation Area offers the following amenities: Parking, Trails.