Urban Park birding habitat

Lighthouse Point Park

Connecticut · Northeast

Habitat
Urban Park
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Easy

Best Months

April-May, September-October

About This Location

Lighthouse Point Park is a productive birding destination in Connecticut, with 289 species recorded on eBird. This urban park habitat attracts Brant, Greater Scaup, and Common Goldeneye 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

Rose-breasted Grosbeak

Pheucticus ludovicianus

4/20/2026my yard1 observed

Boat-tailed Grackle

Quiscalus major

4/20/2026Stewart B. McKinney NWR--Long Beach Blvd. Pond2 observed

Baltimore Oriole

Icterus galbula

4/20/2026Mondo Ponds1 observed

Eastern Whip-poor-will

Antrostomus vociferus

4/19/2026Summer Hill Road1 observed

Ruby-throated Hummingbird

Archilochus colubris

4/19/2026Kampmeyer Preserve Trails1 observed

Northern Yellow Warbler

Setophaga aestiva

4/19/2026Lake Whitney running loop1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Red-breasted Merganser

44/19/2026

Great Black-backed Gull

44/19/2026

Brant

24/19/2026

American Herring Gull

134/19/2026

Common Loon

14/19/2026

Long-tailed Duck

304/13/2026

Ring-billed Gull

4/13/2026

Horned Grebe

24/13/2026

Double-crested Cormorant

504/13/2026

American Crow

14/13/2026

Northern Mockingbird

14/13/2026

American Robin

104/13/2026

House Sparrow

4/13/2026

Brown-headed Cowbird

24/13/2026

Common Grackle

34/13/2026

Canada Goose

4/12/2026

Mallard

4/12/2026

Mourning Dove

4/12/2026

Osprey

34/12/2026

Cooper's Hawk

14/12/2026

Birding Tips

  1. 1

    Visit at dawn for peak songbird activity before crowds arrive.

  2. 2

    Check flowering trees and berry-producing shrubs for seasonal migrants.

  3. 3

    Visit during mid-May for peak warbler migration.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit Lighthouse Point Park for birding?
The best months to visit Lighthouse Point Park for birding are April-May, September-October. The best seasons are Spring and Fall.
What birds can I see at Lighthouse Point Park?
Notable species at Lighthouse Point Park include Brant, Greater Scaup, Common Goldeneye, American Herring Gull, House Sparrow. The area supports urban park habitats.
How difficult is birding at Lighthouse Point Park?
Birding at Lighthouse Point Park is rated as Easy. The trails and viewing areas are accessible for birders of all experience levels.
What amenities are available at Lighthouse Point Park?
Lighthouse Point Park offers the following amenities: Parking, Restrooms, Trails.