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

Boat-tailed Grackle

Quiscalus major

6/19/2026Hammonasset Beach SP1 observed

White-faced Ibis

Plegadis chihi

6/18/2026Hammonasset Beach State Park, West Haven US-CT 41.26291, -72.557101 observed

Northern Shoveler

Spatula clypeata

6/15/2026Sandy Point1 observed

Bonaparte's Gull

Chroicocephalus philadelphia

6/13/2026Sandy Point3 observed

Northern Parula

Setophaga americana

6/12/2026Naugatuck State Forest1 observed

Prothonotary Warbler

Protonotaria citrea

6/10/2026Sandelwood road, madison1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Willet

16/19/2026

Northern Mockingbird

16/19/2026

American Robin

16/19/2026

House Sparrow

16/19/2026

Red-winged Blackbird

66/19/2026

Common Grackle

36/19/2026

Mallard

16/18/2026

Green Heron

16/18/2026

Great Egret

16/18/2026

Osprey

16/18/2026

Blue Jay

16/18/2026

Carolina Wren

16/18/2026

Gray Catbird

16/18/2026

Baltimore Oriole

16/18/2026

Northern Yellow Warbler

16/18/2026

Rock Pigeon

16/16/2026

American Oystercatcher

26/16/2026

Ring-billed Gull

26/16/2026

American Herring Gull

36/16/2026

Great Black-backed Gull

16/16/2026

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.