Urban Park birding habitat

Seaside Park

Connecticut · Northeast

Habitat
Urban Park
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Easy

Best Months

April-May, September-October

About This Location

Seaside Park is a productive birding destination in Connecticut, with 218 species recorded on eBird. This urban park habitat attracts American Wigeon, American Black Duck, and Hooded Merganser 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

Alder Flycatcher

Empidonax alnorum

8/24/2026Trout Brook Valley Conservation Area1 observed

Sharp-shinned Hawk

Accipiter striatus

8/23/2026Stone Bridge Nighthawk Watch, Setauket2 observed

Yellow-rumped Warbler

Setophaga coronata

8/23/2026West Meadow Wetlands Reserve2 observed

Wilson's Storm-Petrel

Oceanites oceanicus

8/23/2026Connecticut, US (41.081, -73.079)1 observed

Western Kingbird

Tyrannus verticalis

8/23/2026Trout Brook Valley Conservation Area1 observed

Caspian Tern

Hydroprogne caspia

8/22/2026Flax pond2 observed

Short-billed Dowitcher (hendersoni)

Limnodromus griseus

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

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Mourning Dove

28/24/2026

Spotted Sandpiper

28/24/2026

Least Sandpiper

58/24/2026

Semipalmated Sandpiper

408/24/2026

Ring-billed Gull

18/24/2026

American Herring Gull

18/24/2026

Double-crested Cormorant

28/24/2026

Yellow-crowned Night Heron

58/24/2026

Great Egret

28/24/2026

Osprey

38/24/2026

Northern Harrier

18/24/2026

Northern Mockingbird

28/24/2026

House Finch

28/24/2026

American Goldfinch

18/24/2026

Song Sparrow

18/24/2026

Prairie Warbler

18/24/2026

American Oystercatcher

28/24/2026

Black-bellied Plover

168/24/2026

Semipalmated Plover

158/24/2026

Common Tern

18/24/2026

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 Seaside Park for birding?
The best months to visit Seaside Park for birding are April-May, September-October. The best seasons are Spring and Fall.
What birds can I see at Seaside Park?
Notable species at Seaside Park include American Wigeon, American Black Duck, Hooded Merganser, Red-breasted Merganser, Ring-billed Gull. The area supports urban park habitats.
How difficult is birding at Seaside Park?
Birding at Seaside Park is rated as Easy. The trails and viewing areas are accessible for birders of all experience levels.
What amenities are available at Seaside Park?
Seaside Park offers the following amenities: Parking, Restrooms, Trails.