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

Wilson's Storm-Petrel

Oceanites oceanicus

8/24/2026Hammonasset Beach SP1 observed

Alder Flycatcher

Empidonax alnorum

8/20/2026Bauer Farm1 observed

Short-billed Dowitcher (hendersoni)

Limnodromus griseus

8/19/2026Stratford Marina (restricted access)1 observed

Dark-eyed Junco

Junco hyemalis

8/19/2026Milford Point, CT Audubon1 observed

American Wigeon

Mareca americana

8/19/2026Milford Point, CT Audubon1 observed

Wilson's Phalarope

Phalaropus tricolor

8/11/2026Sandy Point1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Canada Goose

78/24/2026

Mallard

138/24/2026

American Black Duck

28/24/2026

Mourning Dove

18/24/2026

Double-crested Cormorant

18/24/2026

Belted Kingfisher

18/24/2026

Red-bellied Woodpecker

18/24/2026

Downy Woodpecker

18/24/2026

Eastern Wood-Pewee

28/24/2026

Eastern Kingbird

18/24/2026

Fish Crow

18/24/2026

Black-capped Chickadee

28/24/2026

Tufted Titmouse

18/24/2026

White-breasted Nuthatch

18/24/2026

House Sparrow

78/24/2026

American Goldfinch

38/24/2026

Red-winged Blackbird

28/24/2026

Northern Cardinal

48/24/2026

Northern Mockingbird

18/24/2026

Chimney Swift

408/24/2026

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.