Stone Harbor Point
New Jersey · Northeast
Moderate
April-May, September-October
Free
Open daily, dawn to dusk
About This Location
Stone Harbor Point is a productive birding destination in New Jersey, with 283 species recorded on eBird. This coastal habitat attracts Brant, Purple Sandpiper, and Ring-billed Gull 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
Sandhill Crane
Antigone canadensis
Snowy Egret
Egretta thula
Osprey
Pandion haliaetus
White Ibis
Eudocimus albus
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Brant
Purple Sandpiper
Ring-billed Gull
American Herring Gull
Great Black-backed Gull
Great Blue Heron
Cooper's Hawk
Northern Harrier
American Black Duck
Black Scoter
Long-tailed Duck
Red-breasted Merganser
Mourning Dove
Ruddy Turnstone
Sanderling
Dunlin
Double-crested Cormorant
Fish Crow
Carolina Wren
European Starling
Birding Tips
- 1
Check rocky shorelines and jetties at low tide for shorebirds.
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Scan offshore waters with a spotting scope for seabirds and waterfowl.
- 3
Visit during mid-May for peak warbler migration.
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Onshore winds can push pelagic species closer to shore, making post-storm days excellent for rarities.
- 5
Bring quality optics — a good pair of binoculars (8x42 or 10x42) makes all the difference in species identification.
Amenities
Nearby Attractions
- Stone Harbor Bird Sanctuary
- The Wetlands Institute
- Nummy Island
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