Forest birding habitat

Audubon Community Nature Center

New York · Northeast

Habitat
ForestWetland
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Easy

Best Months

April-May, September-October

About This Location

Audubon Community Nature Center is a productive birding destination in New York, with 222 species recorded on eBird. This forest and wetland habitat attracts Canada Goose, Ring-necked Duck, and Hooded Merganser 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

Powered by eBird / Cornell Lab of Ornithology

Notable Sightings

Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days

Sedge Wren

Cistothorus stellaris

6/1/2026Conewango Swamp WMA3 observed

Olive-sided Flycatcher

Contopus cooperi

5/31/2026Allegany SP--Quaker Sports Fields1 observed

Ring-necked Duck

Aythya collaris

5/28/2026Jamestown Riverwalk1 observed

Red-necked Grebe

Podiceps grisegena

5/28/20264119 Lake View Dr, Bemus Point US-NY 42.12385, -79.329071 observed

White-crowned Sparrow

Zonotrichia leucophrys

5/26/2026Grassland Martin rd1 observed

Common Gallinule

Gallinula galeata

5/26/2026Akeley Swamp IBA1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Canada Goose

65/26/2026

Wood Duck

35/26/2026

Rock Pigeon

45/26/2026

Mourning Dove

55/26/2026

Virginia Rail

25/26/2026

Sora

15/26/2026

Great Blue Heron

25/26/2026

Turkey Vulture

25/26/2026

Yellow-bellied Sapsucker

25/26/2026

Red-bellied Woodpecker

25/26/2026

Downy Woodpecker

15/26/2026

Hairy Woodpecker

15/26/2026

Pileated Woodpecker

15/26/2026

Northern Flicker

25/26/2026

Eastern Wood-Pewee

95/26/2026

Willow Flycatcher

15/26/2026

Great Crested Flycatcher

35/26/2026

Yellow-throated Vireo

15/26/2026

Blue-headed Vireo

15/26/2026

Eastern Warbling Vireo

95/26/2026

Birding Tips

  1. 1

    Listen for vocalizations to locate canopy-dwelling warblers and vireos.

  2. 2

    Check forest edges and clearings for flycatchers and thrushes.

  3. 3

    Visit during mid-May for peak warbler migration.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit Audubon Community Nature Center for birding?
The best months to visit Audubon Community Nature Center for birding are April-May, September-October. The best seasons are Spring and Fall.
What birds can I see at Audubon Community Nature Center?
Notable species at Audubon Community Nature Center include Canada Goose, Ring-necked Duck, Hooded Merganser, Mourning Dove, Killdeer. The area supports forest, wetland habitats.
How difficult is birding at Audubon Community Nature Center?
Birding at Audubon Community Nature Center is rated as Easy. The trails and viewing areas are accessible for birders of all experience levels.
What amenities are available at Audubon Community Nature Center?
Audubon Community Nature Center offers the following amenities: Parking, Restrooms, Trails, Visitor Center.