Sandy Point
Connecticut · Northeast
About This Location
Sandy Point is a productive birding destination in Connecticut, with 269 species recorded on eBird. This forest and wetland habitat attracts Mallard, American Black Duck, and American Crow 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
Baltimore Oriole
Icterus galbula
Rose-breasted Grosbeak
Pheucticus ludovicianus
Eastern Whip-poor-will
Antrostomus vociferus
Ruby-throated Hummingbird
Archilochus colubris
Northern Yellow Warbler
Setophaga aestiva
Chimney Swift
Chaetura pelagica
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Brant
Canada Goose
Mallard
Red-breasted Merganser
American Oystercatcher
Killdeer
Piping Plover
Greater Yellowlegs
Ring-billed Gull
American Herring Gull
Double-crested Cormorant
Great Egret
American Crow
Fish Crow
American Robin
House Sparrow
Song Sparrow
Red-winged Blackbird
Northern Cardinal
Mourning Dove
Birding Tips
- 1
Listen for vocalizations to locate canopy-dwelling warblers and vireos.
- 2
Check forest edges and clearings for flycatchers and thrushes.
- 3
Visit during mid-May for peak warbler migration.
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