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
120 species have been reported at this site to date.
Birds Recently Seen at Gloucester Point Beach:
- Rock Pigeon
- Ruby-throated Hummingbird
- Laughing Gull
- Ring-billed Gull
- Royal Tern
- Double-crested Cormorant
- Green Heron
- Brown Pelican
- Turkey Vulture
- Osprey
Recent Checklists:
| Date | # of Species | Submitted By |
|---|---|---|
| 9 May 2026 | 13 | Maryanna Fisher |
| 9 May 2026 | 13 | Susan Crockett |
| 8 May 2026 | 14 | Andrew Rapp |
| 8 May 2026 | 14 | Frederick Atwood |
| 8 May 2026 | 13 | Michael Academia |
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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