Coastal birding habitat

Hammonasset Beach State Park - Meig's Point Parking Lot/Marshes

Connecticut · Northeast

Habitat
Coastal
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Easy

Best Months

April-May, September-October

About This Location

Hammonasset Beach State Park - Meig's Point Parking Lot/Marshes is a productive birding destination in Connecticut, with 272 species recorded on eBird. This coastal habitat attracts Mallard, Black Scoter, and Northern Harrier 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

Magnolia Warbler

Setophaga magnolia

8/18/2026Cedar Beach County Park1 observed

Long-billed Dowitcher

Limnodromus scolopaceus

8/13/2026Old Saybrook Beach House1 observed

Wood Stork

Mycteria americana

8/12/2026Harkness State Park1 observed

Wilson's Storm-Petrel

Oceanites oceanicus

8/11/2026CT DEEP East Hypoxia Loop1 observed

Red-shouldered Hawk

Buteo lineatus

8/9/2026Gardiners Bay, Southold US-NY 41.15311, -72.228822 observed

Broad-winged Hawk

Buteo platypterus

8/9/2026Gardiners Bay, Southold US-NY 41.15311, -72.228821 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

American Oystercatcher

58/16/2026

Black-bellied Plover

38/16/2026

Semipalmated Plover

208/16/2026

Willet

38/16/2026

American Herring Gull

28/16/2026

Double-crested Cormorant

108/16/2026

Snowy Egret

18/16/2026

Great Egret

48/16/2026

Osprey

78/16/2026

Tree Swallow

1008/16/2026

Canada Goose

1008/15/2026

Greater Yellowlegs

18/15/2026

Least Sandpiper

108/15/2026

Laughing Gull

18/15/2026

Bald Eagle

18/15/2026

Barn Swallow

18/15/2026

European Starling

1008/15/2026

Gray Catbird

18/15/2026

Northern Mockingbird

48/15/2026

American Goldfinch

78/15/2026

Birding Tips

  1. 1

    Check rocky shorelines and jetties at low tide for shorebirds.

  2. 2

    Scan offshore waters with a spotting scope for seabirds and waterfowl.

  3. 3

    Visit during mid-May for peak warbler migration.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit Hammonasset Beach State Park - Meig's Point Parking Lot/Marshes for birding?
The best months to visit Hammonasset Beach State Park - Meig's Point Parking Lot/Marshes for birding are April-May, September-October. The best seasons are Spring and Fall.
What birds can I see at Hammonasset Beach State Park - Meig's Point Parking Lot/Marshes?
Notable species at Hammonasset Beach State Park - Meig's Point Parking Lot/Marshes include Mallard, Black Scoter, Northern Harrier, Common Grackle, Great Blue Heron. The area supports coastal habitats.
How difficult is birding at Hammonasset Beach State Park - Meig's Point Parking Lot/Marshes?
Birding at Hammonasset Beach State Park - Meig's Point Parking Lot/Marshes is rated as Easy. The trails and viewing areas are accessible for birders of all experience levels.
What amenities are available at Hammonasset Beach State Park - Meig's Point Parking Lot/Marshes?
Hammonasset Beach State Park - Meig's Point Parking Lot/Marshes offers the following amenities: Parking, Restrooms, Trails, Visitor Center.