Amherst State Park
New York · Northeast
Easy
April-May, September-October
About This Location
Amherst State Park is a productive birding destination in New York, with 211 species recorded on eBird. This forest and wetland habitat attracts Canada Goose, Mallard, and Cooper's Hawk among many others. Spring and fall migration bring waves of warblers and shorebirds through the area.
Location
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Live Bird Data
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Notable Sightings
Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days
Ross's Goose
Anser rossii
Snow Goose
Anser caerulescens
Snow x Ross's Goose (hybrid)
Anser caerulescens x rossii
Fish Crow
Corvus ossifragus
Cackling Goose
Branta hutchinsii
Sandhill Crane
Antigone canadensis
Dark-eyed Junco (cismontanus)
Junco hyemalis
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Canada Goose
Mallard
Cooper's Hawk
Downy Woodpecker
Hairy Woodpecker
European Starling
American Robin
House Sparrow
Red-winged Blackbird
Northern Cardinal
Rock Pigeon
Mourning Dove
Red-tailed Hawk
Red-bellied Woodpecker
Blue Jay
American Crow
Black-capped Chickadee
White-breasted Nuthatch
Red-breasted Nuthatch
House Finch
Birding Tips
- 1
Listen for vocalizations to locate canopy-dwelling warblers and vireos.
- 2
Check forest edges and clearings for flycatchers and thrushes.
- 3
Visit during mid-May for peak warbler migration.
Amenities
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