Rocky Neck State Park
Connecticut · Northeast
About This Location
Rocky Neck State Park is a productive birding destination in Connecticut, with 243 species recorded on eBird. This forest and wetland habitat attracts Gadwall, Mallard, and American Black Duck among many others. Spring and fall migration bring waves of warblers and shorebirds through the area.
Location
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Live Bird Data
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Notable Sightings
Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days
White Ibis
Eudocimus albus
White-faced Ibis
Plegadis chihi
Sooty Shearwater
Ardenna grisea
Lesser Black-backed Gull
Larus fuscus
Black-necked Stilt
Himantopus mexicanus
Boat-tailed Grackle
Quiscalus major
Least Bittern
Botaurus exilis
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Wild Turkey
Canada Goose
Mallard
Killdeer
Willet
American Herring Gull
Least Tern
Double-crested Cormorant
Glossy Ibis
Snowy Egret
Green Heron
Great Egret
Osprey
Red-bellied Woodpecker
Eastern Wood-Pewee
Eastern Kingbird
Yellow-throated Vireo
Eastern Warbling Vireo
Red-eyed Vireo
Blue Jay
Birding Tips
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Listen for vocalizations to locate canopy-dwelling warblers and vireos.
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Check forest edges and clearings for flycatchers and thrushes.
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Visit during mid-May for peak warbler migration.
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