Forest birding habitat

Bayard Cutting Arboretum State Park

New York · Northeast

Habitat
Forest
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Easy

Best Months

April-May, September-October

About This Location

Bayard Cutting Arboretum State Park is a productive birding destination in New York, with 215 species recorded on eBird. This forest habitat attracts Canada Goose, Mute Swan, and Mallard 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

Black-throated Green Warbler

Setophaga virens

6/2/2026Heckscher SP, East Islip1 observed

Acadian Flycatcher

Empidonax virescens

6/2/2026Heckscher SP, East Islip2 observed

Arctic Tern

Sterna paradisaea

6/1/2026Robert Moses SP1 observed

Red-necked Phalarope

Phalaropus lobatus

6/1/2026Smith Point County Park1 observed

Tricolored Heron

Egretta tricolor

6/1/2026Timber Point Golf Course1 observed

Mourning Warbler

Geothlypis philadelphia

6/1/2026Uplands Farm Sanctuary1 observed

American Pipit

Anthus rubescens

5/31/2026Sunken Meadow State Park, Northport US-NY (40.9074,-73.2536)1 observed

American Coot

Fulica americana

5/31/2026Robert Moses SP--Democrat Point1 observed

Red-headed Woodpecker

Melanerpes erythrocephalus

5/31/2026Connetquot River State Park - North Entrance1 observed

Yellow-rumped Warbler

Setophaga coronata

5/31/2026Bayard Cutting Arboretum SP1 observed

Alder Flycatcher

Empidonax alnorum

5/30/2026Banding1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Osprey

26/2/2026

Red-bellied Woodpecker

16/2/2026

Great Crested Flycatcher

16/2/2026

Blue Jay

16/2/2026

Fish Crow

46/2/2026

European Starling

26/2/2026

American Robin

26/2/2026

Chipping Sparrow

16/2/2026

Song Sparrow

16/2/2026

Common Grackle

26/2/2026

Northern Cardinal

16/2/2026

Canada Goose

75/31/2026

Mallard

25/31/2026

Wild Turkey

15/31/2026

Mourning Dove

35/31/2026

Laughing Gull

15/31/2026

Great Egret

15/31/2026

Eastern Phoebe

15/31/2026

Red-eyed Vireo

25/31/2026

American Crow

15/31/2026

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 Bayard Cutting Arboretum State Park for birding?
The best months to visit Bayard Cutting Arboretum State Park for birding are April-May, September-October. The best seasons are Spring and Fall.
What birds can I see at Bayard Cutting Arboretum State Park?
Notable species at Bayard Cutting Arboretum State Park include Canada Goose, Mute Swan, Mallard, American Black Duck, Ring-necked Duck. The area supports forest habitats.
How difficult is birding at Bayard Cutting Arboretum State Park?
Birding at Bayard Cutting Arboretum State Park is rated as Easy. The trails and viewing areas are accessible for birders of all experience levels.
What amenities are available at Bayard Cutting Arboretum State Park?
Bayard Cutting Arboretum State Park offers the following amenities: Parking, Restrooms, Trails, Visitor Center.