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
Sharp-shinned Hawk
Accipiter striatus
Yellow-rumped Warbler
Setophaga coronata
Wilson's Storm-Petrel
Oceanites oceanicus
Western Kingbird
Tyrannus verticalis
Upland Sandpiper
Bartramia longicauda
Caspian Tern
Hydroprogne caspia
Say's Phoebe
Sayornis saya
Horned Lark
Eremophila alpestris
Short-billed Dowitcher (hendersoni)
Limnodromus griseus
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Canada Goose
Mallard
Rock Pigeon
Mourning Dove
Greater Yellowlegs
Laughing Gull
Ring-billed Gull
American Herring Gull
Double-crested Cormorant
Snowy Egret
Great Egret
Osprey
Cooper's Hawk
Belted Kingfisher
Eastern Kingbird
Eastern Warbling Vireo
Blue Jay
Tree Swallow
Barn Swallow
Gray Catbird
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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