Oyster Point, Cleveland
Oyster Point is a mainland shoreline roost located on the southern edge of the Oyster Point public recreation park. It comprises an open area of shoreline with mangrove vegetation on either side. The public recreation park, which includes exercise equipment, a children’s playground, barbeque facilities and picnic tables, extends right to the edge of the roost.
Oyster Point is a neap tide or spring mid-tide roost. Shorebirds are able to use the roost throughout neap high tides, but on spring high tides the rising tide completely covers the roost. This forces the roosting shorebirds to relocate to an alternative roost site as the rising tide pushes them closer to the shoreline bank and the adjoining public park.
