Hammonasset Beach State Park
Connecticut · Northeast
Easy
April-May, September-October
$15-$22 per vehicle (seasonal)
Open daily, 8 AM to sunset
About This Location
Hammonasset Beach State Park is a productive birding destination in Connecticut, with 328 species recorded on eBird. This coastal habitat attracts Brant, American Black Duck, and Greater Scaup 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
White-faced Ibis
Plegadis chihi
Glossy x White-faced Ibis (hybrid)
Plegadis falcinellus x chihi
Purple Finch
Haemorhous purpureus
Worm-eating Warbler
Helmitheros vermivorum
Boat-tailed Grackle
Quiscalus major
Eastern Whip-poor-will
Antrostomus vociferus
Common Tern
Sterna hirundo
Ruby-throated Hummingbird
Archilochus colubris
Baltimore Oriole
Icterus galbula
American Herring x Glaucous Gull (hybrid)
Larus smithsonianus x hyperboreus
Northern Yellow Warbler
Setophaga aestiva
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Canada Goose
Merlin
American Robin
Savannah Sparrow
Red-winged Blackbird
Northern Cardinal
Brant
Mallard
American Oystercatcher
Willet
Greater Yellowlegs
Ring-billed Gull
American Herring Gull
Great Black-backed Gull
Red-throated Loon
Double-crested Cormorant
Snowy Egret
Great Egret
Turkey Vulture
Osprey
Birding Tips
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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.
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Visit during mid-May for peak warbler migration.
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Purchase your day pass online in advance to avoid wait times at the entrance station.
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Onshore winds can push pelagic species closer to shore, making post-storm days excellent for rarities.
Amenities
Nearby Attractions
- Meigs Point Nature Center
- Madison Surf Club Beach
- Guilford Green
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