Dividing Creek - Maple Avenue

New Jersey · Northeast

ModerateView on eBird

Habitat

River/Riparian

Best Seasons

SpringFall

Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

April-May, September-October

About This Location

Dividing Creek - Maple Avenue is a productive birding destination in New Jersey, with 205 species recorded on eBird. This river/riparian habitat attracts Canada Goose, Bufflehead, and Mourning Dove among many others. Spring and fall migration bring waves of warblers and shorebirds through the area.

Location

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Notable Species

Canada Goose Bufflehead Mourning Dove American Herring Gull Great Blue Heron

Live Bird Data

Notable Sightings

Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days

Pine Warbler

Setophaga pinus

3/6/2026144 Seeley Rd, Bridgeton US-NJ (39.5033,-75.2413)1 observed

Green-winged Teal (Eurasian)

Anas crecca

3/5/2026Natural Lands Trust--Peek Preserve1 observed

Pileated Woodpecker

Dryocopus pileatus

2/26/2026346 Goshen Swainton Rd, Cape May Court House US-NJ 39.13274, -74.830372 observed

Long-billed Dowitcher

Limnodromus scolopaceus

2/21/2026Little Creek WA--Mahon Impoundment16 observed

Birding Tips

1
Walk along the water slowly, scanning overhanging branches for kingfishers and warblers.
2
Check sandbars and gravel bars for shorebirds and terns.
3
Visit during mid-May for peak warbler migration.

Amenities

Parking

Trails

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Birding Guides

The Ultimate Guide to Fall Bird Migration: Hawks, Sparrows, and Confusing Plumages

10 min read

Understanding Bird Migration: When, Where, and Why Birds Migrate

12 min read

Spring Birding in New York City: The Complete Urban Migration Guide

12 min read

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit Dividing Creek - Maple Avenue for birding?▼

The best months to visit Dividing Creek - Maple Avenue for birding are April-May, September-October. The best seasons are Spring and Fall.

What birds can I see at Dividing Creek - Maple Avenue?▼

Notable species at Dividing Creek - Maple Avenue include Canada Goose, Bufflehead, Mourning Dove, American Herring Gull, Great Blue Heron. The area supports river/riparian habitats.

How difficult is birding at Dividing Creek - Maple Avenue?▼

Birding at Dividing Creek - Maple Avenue is rated as Moderate. Some trails may require moderate fitness and basic hiking ability.

What amenities are available at Dividing Creek - Maple Avenue?▼

Dividing Creek - Maple Avenue offers the following amenities: Parking, Trails.