Coastal birding habitat

Island Beach State Park - Spizzle Creek Blind Trail

New Jersey · Northeast

Habitat
CoastalRiver/Riparian
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Easy

Best Months

April-May, September-October

About This Location

Island Beach State Park - Spizzle Creek Blind Trail is a productive birding destination in New Jersey, with 243 species recorded on eBird. This coastal and river/riparian habitat attracts Brant, Canada Goose, and American Black Duck 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

Purple Sandpiper

Calidris maritima

7/17/2026Barnegat Lighthouse SP1 observed

Roseate Tern

Sterna dougallii

7/17/2026Barnegat Lighthouse SP1 observed

Trumpeter Swan

Cygnus buccinator

7/16/2026Mimi's2 observed

Sandwich Tern

Thalasseus sandvicensis

7/16/2026Barnegat Lighthouse SP1 observed

Great Shearwater

Ardenna gravis

7/12/2026Barnegat Inlet1 observed

Black-bellied Whistling-Duck

Dendrocygna autumnalis

7/12/2026bird and betty parking lot1 observed

Bonaparte's Gull

Chroicocephalus philadelphia

7/12/2026Barnegat Lighthouse SP1 observed

Solitary Sandpiper

Tringa solitaria

7/11/2026Warren Grove Range--Pygmy Pine Plains1 observed

Black Tern

Chlidonias niger

7/10/2026242 S Green St, Tuckerton US-NJ 39.60031, -74.340661 observed

Long-billed Dowitcher

Limnodromus scolopaceus

7/10/2026242 S Green St, Tuckerton US-NJ 39.60031, -74.340661 observed

Red-breasted Merganser

Mergus serrator

7/10/2026242 S Green St, Tuckerton US-NJ 39.60031, -74.340661 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

American Oystercatcher

17/17/2026

Greater Yellowlegs

17/17/2026

Osprey

17/17/2026

Mourning Dove

17/13/2026

Least Sandpiper

27/13/2026

Laughing Gull

47/13/2026

American Herring Gull

57/13/2026

Least Tern

17/13/2026

Forster's Tern

27/13/2026

White Ibis

37/13/2026

Glossy Ibis

47/13/2026

Little Blue Heron

17/13/2026

Snowy Egret

17/13/2026

Great Egret

27/13/2026

Great Blue Heron

17/13/2026

Brown Pelican

37/13/2026

Black Vulture

17/13/2026

Eastern Kingbird

37/13/2026

Carolina Chickadee

17/13/2026

Tree Swallow

17/13/2026

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 Island Beach State Park - Spizzle Creek Blind Trail for birding?
The best months to visit Island Beach State Park - Spizzle Creek Blind Trail for birding are April-May, September-October. The best seasons are Spring and Fall.
What birds can I see at Island Beach State Park - Spizzle Creek Blind Trail?
Notable species at Island Beach State Park - Spizzle Creek Blind Trail include Brant, Canada Goose, American Black Duck, Greater Scaup, Bufflehead. The area supports coastal, river/riparian habitats.
How difficult is birding at Island Beach State Park - Spizzle Creek Blind Trail?
Birding at Island Beach State Park - Spizzle Creek Blind Trail is rated as Easy. The trails and viewing areas are accessible for birders of all experience levels.
What amenities are available at Island Beach State Park - Spizzle Creek Blind Trail?
Island Beach State Park - Spizzle Creek Blind Trail offers the following amenities: Parking, Restrooms, Trails, Visitor Center.