Coastal birding habitat

Ocean City Welcome Center

New Jersey · Northeast

Habitat
Coastal
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

April-May, September-October

About This Location

Ocean City Welcome Center is a productive birding destination in New Jersey, with 228 species recorded on eBird. This coastal habitat attracts Brant, Canada Goose, and Bufflehead 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

Semipalmated Sandpiper

Calidris pusilla

4/18/202610 47th St, Sea Isle City US-NJ 39.15054, -74.6935924 observed

Franklin's Gull

Leucophaeus pipixcan

4/18/2026Wildlife Dr, Absecon US-NJ 39.46467, -74.446882 observed

Red-eyed Vireo

Vireo olivaceus

4/18/2026Farm1 observed

Great Crested Flycatcher

Myiarchus crinitus

4/18/2026Tuckahoe WMA (Cape May Co.)1 observed

Gull-billed Tern

Gelochelidon nilotica

4/18/2026Edwin B. Forsythe NWR (formerly Brig)1 observed

Least Bittern

Botaurus exilis

4/18/2026Edwin B. Forsythe NWR (formerly Brig)1 observed

Blue-winged Warbler

Vermivora cyanoptera

4/18/2026Belleplain SF1 observed

White-winged Scoter

Melanitta deglandi

4/18/2026Brigantine Island--North Brigantine Natural Area1 observed

Royal Tern

Thalasseus maximus

4/18/2026Brigantine Island--North Brigantine Natural Area2 observed

Pileated Woodpecker

Dryocopus pileatus

4/18/2026346 Goshen Swainton Rd, Cape May Court House US-NJ 39.13274, -74.830371 observed

Wood Thrush

Hylocichla mustelina

4/18/2026Belleplain SF--Pine Swamp Rd.1 observed

Ruby-throated Hummingbird

Archilochus colubris

4/17/2026Cedar Lane Farms1 observed

Glaucous Gull

Larus hyperboreus

4/17/2026Brigantine Island--North Brigantine Natural Area1 observed

Solitary Sandpiper

Tringa solitaria

4/17/2026Edwin B. Forsythe NWR (formerly Brig)1 observed

Baltimore Oriole

Icterus galbula

4/17/2026Edwin B. Forsythe NWR (formerly Brig)1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Canada Goose

4/18/2026

Mallard

4/18/2026

Laughing Gull

4/18/2026

American Herring Gull

4/18/2026

White Ibis

4/18/2026

Yellow-crowned Night Heron

4/18/2026

Black-crowned Night Heron

4/18/2026

Little Blue Heron

4/18/2026

Snowy Egret

4/18/2026

Great Egret

4/18/2026

Osprey

4/18/2026

Boat-tailed Grackle

4/18/2026

Brant

454/18/2026

White-winged Scoter

64/18/2026

Bufflehead

24/18/2026

Red-breasted Merganser

14/18/2026

Rock Pigeon

24/18/2026

American Oystercatcher

44/18/2026

Willet

24/18/2026

Great Black-backed Gull

54/18/2026

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 Ocean City Welcome Center for birding?
The best months to visit Ocean City Welcome Center for birding are April-May, September-October. The best seasons are Spring and Fall.
What birds can I see at Ocean City Welcome Center?
Notable species at Ocean City Welcome Center include Brant, Canada Goose, Bufflehead, Ring-billed Gull, American Herring Gull. The area supports coastal habitats.
How difficult is birding at Ocean City Welcome Center?
Birding at Ocean City Welcome Center is rated as Moderate. Some trails may require moderate fitness and basic hiking ability.
What amenities are available at Ocean City Welcome Center?
Ocean City Welcome Center offers the following amenities: Parking, Trails.