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
118 species have been reported at this site to date.
Birds Recently Seen at Gloucester Point Beach:
- Bufflehead
- Rock Pigeon
- Ring-billed Gull
- American Herring Gull
- Great Black-backed Gull
- Horned Grebe
- Common Loon
- Double-crested Cormorant
- Great Blue Heron
- Turkey Vulture
Recent Checklists:
| Date | # of Species | Submitted By |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Mar 2026 | 15 | William McKellar |
| 25 Feb 2026 | 7 | David Clark |
| 24 Feb 2026 | 7 | Susan Walton |
| 24 Feb 2026 | 3 | Dan Schlangen |
| 21 Feb 2026 | 8 | M Hudson |
Amenities & Accessibility
Amenities
- On-site Parking
- Restrooms
- Kayak/Canoe Launch
- Boat Ramp
- Birdability Report Available
Accessibility Considerations
This location has a Birdability Site Review available
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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
Access Requirements:
- Free, Daily (dawn-dusk)
Contact Information:
- Site Contact: County of Gloucester Parks, Recreation, & Tourism: 804-693-2355, prt@gloucesterva.info
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