Sherwood Island State Park
Connecticut · Northeast
Easy
April-May, September-October
Parking $15-$22 in season (free off-season)
Open daily, 8:00 AM - sunset
About This Location
Sherwood Island State Park is a productive birding destination in Connecticut, with 314 species recorded on eBird. This coastal habitat attracts Canada Goose, Gadwall, 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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Notable Species
Live Bird Data
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Notable Sightings
Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days
Red-headed Woodpecker
Melanerpes erythrocephalus
Common Yellowthroat
Geothlypis trichas
Boat-tailed Grackle
Quiscalus major
Red-eyed Vireo
Vireo olivaceus
Rose-breasted Grosbeak
Pheucticus ludovicianus
Bank Swallow
Riparia riparia
Baltimore Oriole
Icterus galbula
Purple Finch
Haemorhous purpureus
Forster's Tern
Sterna forsteri
Blue-winged Warbler
Vermivora cyanoptera
Northern Yellow Warbler
Setophaga aestiva
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Canada Goose
Rock Pigeon
Double-crested Cormorant
Osprey
Blue Jay
Barn Swallow
European Starling
American Robin
Song Sparrow
Red-winged Blackbird
Northern Cardinal
Mallard
American Black Duck
Bufflehead
Hooded Merganser
Red-breasted Merganser
Mourning Dove
Ring-billed Gull
American Herring Gull
Great Black-backed Gull
Birding Tips
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Check rocky shorelines and jetties at low tide for shorebirds.
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Scan offshore waters with a spotting scope for seabirds and waterfowl.
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Visit during mid-May for peak warbler migration.
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Consider purchasing an annual parks pass if you plan to visit multiple times.
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Onshore winds can push pelagic species closer to shore, making post-storm days excellent for rarities.
Amenities
Nearby Attractions
- Connecticut Audubon Coastal Center
- Calf Pasture Beach
- Norwalk Islands
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