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

Purple Finch

Haemorhous purpureus

4/21/2026Yard1 observed

Worm-eating Warbler

Helmitheros vermivorum

4/20/2026Nehantic SF (Lyme Block)1 observed

Boat-tailed Grackle

Quiscalus major

4/20/2026Hammonasset Beach SP--Meig's Point1 observed

Eastern Whip-poor-will

Antrostomus vociferus

4/19/2026Summer Hill Road1 observed

Common Tern

Sterna hirundo

4/19/2026Lake House1 observed

Ruby-throated Hummingbird

Archilochus colubris

4/19/2026Kampmeyer Preserve Trails1 observed

Baltimore Oriole

Icterus galbula

4/19/20266 Kitteridge Hill Rd, Old Saybrook US-CT 41.30325, -72.418701 observed

American Herring x Glaucous Gull (hybrid)

Larus smithsonianus x hyperboreus

4/18/2026Griswold Point1 observed

Northern Yellow Warbler

Setophaga aestiva

4/18/2026Machimoodus State Park1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Brant

44/20/2026

Mourning Dove

14/20/2026

Killdeer

14/20/2026

Willet

14/20/2026

American Herring Gull

74/20/2026

Glossy Ibis

24/20/2026

Snowy Egret

14/20/2026

Osprey

24/20/2026

Northern Mockingbird

14/20/2026

Seaside Sparrow

14/20/2026

Song Sparrow

34/20/2026

Red-winged Blackbird

94/20/2026

Common Grackle

104/20/2026

Northern Cardinal

14/20/2026

American Crow

14/19/2026

American Robin

134/19/2026

House Finch

34/19/2026

American Goldfinch

34/19/2026

Surf Scoter

14/18/2026

Red-breasted Merganser

14/18/2026

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.