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

Boat-tailed Grackle

Quiscalus major

6/19/2026Stewart B. McKinney NWR--Long Beach Blvd. Pond1 observed

Winter Wren

Troglodytes hiemalis

6/19/2026Mianus River Gorge Preserve1 observed

Blue Grosbeak

Passerina caerulea

6/19/2026Trout Brook Valley Conservation Area1 observed

American Coot

Fulica americana

6/19/2026Bennett's Pond Trail System1 observed

Common Gallinule

Gallinula galeata

6/19/2026Bennett's Pond Trail System1 observed

Mississippi Kite

Ictinia mississippiensis

6/16/2026CT - Rte 25 South of Rte 591 observed

Alder Flycatcher

Empidonax alnorum

6/16/2026Greenwich Audubon Center1 observed

Yellow-bellied Sapsucker

Sphyrapicus varius

6/15/202629 Rolling Hills Drive, Huntington Station, New York, US (40.854, -73.427)1 observed

Northern Parula

Setophaga americana

6/14/2026Mianus River State Park Scenic Reserve1 observed

Yellow-breasted Chat (virens)

Icteria virens

6/14/2026Trout Brook Valley Conservation Area1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Mallard

26/16/2026

Mourning Dove

26/16/2026

American Oystercatcher

26/16/2026

American Herring Gull

26/16/2026

Double-crested Cormorant

36/16/2026

Snowy Egret

16/16/2026

Osprey

36/16/2026

Northern Flicker

26/16/2026

Great Crested Flycatcher

16/16/2026

Red-eyed Vireo

16/16/2026

Blue Jay

26/16/2026

Fish Crow

36/16/2026

Tufted Titmouse

26/16/2026

Northern House Wren

16/16/2026

European Starling

46/16/2026

Gray Catbird

46/16/2026

Northern Mockingbird

16/16/2026

Wood Thrush

26/16/2026

American Robin

36/16/2026

House Sparrow

26/16/2026

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.