Description
The beach, located below the north end of the Coleman Memorial Bridge, provides year-round views of waterbirds. A brochure for this site can be found on the Gloucester County Parks, Recreation, and Tourism website which corresponds to a self-guided interpretive walk around the York River. The greatest bird diversity here occurs during fall migration and winter, but this is a site that can be checked at any time for potentially good finds. During warmer months, the weedy area between the parking lot and the water attracts butterflies and a few dragonflies that make for interesting viewing.
Wildlife Sightings
Birds Recently Seen at Gloucester Point Beach:
- Rock Pigeon
- Laughing Gull
- American Herring Gull
- Great Black-backed Gull
- Forster's Tern
- Royal Tern
- Double-crested Cormorant
- Great Blue Heron
- Osprey
- Peregrine Falcon
123 species have been reported at this site to date.
Recent Checklists:
| Date | # of Species | Submitted By |
|---|---|---|
| 13 Sep 2026 | 14 | Jason Strickland |
| 5 Sep 2026 | 10 | Kathy Richardson |
| 5 Sep 2026 | 10 | Gray Richardson |
| 18 Aug 2026 | 6 | Brittany Grimmett |
| 14 Aug 2026 | 2 | Jason Strickland |
Amenities & Accessibility Considerations
Site Amenities
- On-site Parking
- Restrooms
- Kayak/Canoe Launch
- Boat Ramp
- No Fee or Permit/Pass Requirement
Maps & Directions
Traveling south on US 17:
Just before crossing the Coleman Memorial Bridge, turn left onto Greate Road and continue 0.8 miles to the parking lot at the road’s end, facing the channel.
Site Information
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