Urban Park birding habitat

Westport Longshore Club Park

Connecticut · Northeast

Habitat
Urban Park
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Easy

Best Months

April-May, September-October

About This Location

Westport Longshore Club Park is a productive birding destination in Connecticut, with 218 species recorded on eBird. This urban park habitat attracts Canada Goose, Greater Scaup, and Bufflehead 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

Rose-breasted Grosbeak

Pheucticus ludovicianus

4/20/2026my yard1 observed

Bank Swallow

Riparia riparia

4/20/2026South Norwalk Reservoir, Wilton1 observed

Boat-tailed Grackle

Quiscalus major

4/20/2026Stewart B. McKinney NWR--Long Beach Blvd. Pond2 observed

Baltimore Oriole

Icterus galbula

4/20/2026Mondo Ponds1 observed

Purple Finch

Haemorhous purpureus

4/20/2026Zygala South Salem home1 observed

Forster's Tern

Sterna forsteri

4/20/2026Grass Island Natural Area3 observed

Red-headed Woodpecker

Melanerpes erythrocephalus

4/20/2026Home1 observed

Blue-winged Warbler

Vermivora cyanoptera

4/20/2026Ward Pound Ridge Reservation1 observed

Northern Yellow Warbler

Setophaga aestiva

4/19/2026Lakeview Cemetery1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Mourning Dove

24/20/2026

American Herring Gull

34/20/2026

Double-crested Cormorant

14/20/2026

Osprey

64/20/2026

Northern Flicker

14/20/2026

Blue Jay

154/20/2026

Fish Crow

34/20/2026

Tree Swallow

44/20/2026

Carolina Wren

14/20/2026

European Starling

44/20/2026

Northern Mockingbird

14/20/2026

American Robin

124/20/2026

House Sparrow

44/20/2026

House Finch

54/20/2026

American Goldfinch

24/20/2026

Chipping Sparrow

44/20/2026

White-throated Sparrow

104/20/2026

Savannah Sparrow

24/20/2026

Song Sparrow

54/20/2026

Eastern Towhee

24/20/2026

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 Westport Longshore Club Park for birding?
The best months to visit Westport Longshore Club Park for birding are April-May, September-October. The best seasons are Spring and Fall.
What birds can I see at Westport Longshore Club Park?
Notable species at Westport Longshore Club Park include Canada Goose, Greater Scaup, Bufflehead, Red-breasted Merganser, Common Loon. The area supports urban park habitats.
How difficult is birding at Westport Longshore Club Park?
Birding at Westport Longshore Club Park is rated as Easy. The trails and viewing areas are accessible for birders of all experience levels.
What amenities are available at Westport Longshore Club Park?
Westport Longshore Club Park offers the following amenities: Parking, Restrooms, Trails.