Coastal birding habitat

Stone Harbor Blvd - The Wetlands Institute

New Jersey · Northeast

Habitat
Coastal
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

April-May, September-October

About This Location

Stone Harbor Blvd - The Wetlands Institute is a productive birding destination in New Jersey, with 258 species recorded on eBird. This coastal 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

Eurasian Collared-Dove

Streptopelia decaocto

7/20/202620 W Atlantic Ave, Villas US-NJ 39.02852, -74.934921 observed

Wood Stork

Mycteria americana

7/20/2026Cape Island--South Cape May Meadows (SCMM)1 observed

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

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Canada Goose

37/20/2026

Mourning Dove

37/20/2026

Short-billed Dowitcher

17/20/2026

Willet

17/20/2026

Greater Yellowlegs

37/20/2026

Least Sandpiper

67/20/2026

Semipalmated Sandpiper

37/20/2026

Laughing Gull

157/20/2026

Black Skimmer

17/20/2026

Forster's Tern

17/20/2026

White Ibis

17/20/2026

Little Blue Heron

17/20/2026

Snowy Egret

57/20/2026

Green Heron

17/20/2026

Great Egret

67/20/2026

Great Blue Heron

17/20/2026

Osprey

17/20/2026

American Crow

17/20/2026

Fish Crow

17/20/2026

Tree Swallow

17/20/2026

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 Stone Harbor Blvd - The Wetlands Institute for birding?
The best months to visit Stone Harbor Blvd - The Wetlands Institute for birding are April-May, September-October. The best seasons are Spring and Fall.
What birds can I see at Stone Harbor Blvd - The Wetlands Institute?
Notable species at Stone Harbor Blvd - The Wetlands Institute include Brant, Canada Goose, American Black Duck, Mourning Dove, American Herring Gull. The area supports coastal habitats.
How difficult is birding at Stone Harbor Blvd - The Wetlands Institute?
Birding at Stone Harbor Blvd - The Wetlands Institute is rated as Moderate. Some trails may require moderate fitness and basic hiking ability.
What amenities are available at Stone Harbor Blvd - The Wetlands Institute?
Stone Harbor Blvd - The Wetlands Institute offers the following amenities: Parking, Trails.