Forest birding habitat

Beechwood State Park

New York · Northeast

Habitat
ForestWetland
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Easy

Best Months

April-May, September-October

About This Location

Beechwood State Park is a productive birding destination in New York, with 244 species recorded on eBird. This forest and wetland habitat attracts Snow Goose, Canada Goose, and Mute Swan 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

Red-necked Grebe

Podiceps grisegena

6/3/2026Bear Creek Harbor, Ontario1 observed

Lesser Scaup

Aythya affinis

6/2/2026Sodus Point beach and channel area1 observed

Bay-breasted Warbler

Setophaga castanea

5/31/2026West Barrier Bar County Park1 observed

Tennessee Warbler

Leiothlypis peregrina

5/31/2026West Barrier Bar County Park1 observed

Yellow-breasted Chat

Icteria virens

5/29/2026YARD 43.2826553, -76.80223611 observed

Red-headed Woodpecker

Melanerpes erythrocephalus

5/28/2026Beechwood SP1 observed

Forster's Tern

Sterna forsteri

5/27/2026Sodus Point beach and channel area1 observed

Palm Warbler (Yellow)

Setophaga palmarum

5/27/2026Sodus Point beach and channel area1 observed

Palm Warbler (Western)

Setophaga palmarum

5/27/2026Sodus Point beach and channel area1 observed

Olive-sided Flycatcher

Contopus cooperi

5/26/2026Beechwood SP2 observed

Wilson's Phalarope

Phalaropus tricolor

5/26/20267401–7447 Tunley Rd, Sodus US-NY 43.26135, -77.095981 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Mourning Dove

46/2/2026

Turkey Vulture

16/2/2026

Bank Swallow

16/2/2026

Tree Swallow

36/2/2026

Gray Catbird

16/2/2026

American Robin

26/2/2026

House Sparrow

26/2/2026

Field Sparrow

16/2/2026

Song Sparrow

26/2/2026

Eastern Towhee

16/2/2026

Red-winged Blackbird

16/2/2026

Brown-headed Cowbird

16/2/2026

Common Yellowthroat

16/2/2026

Northern Yellow Warbler

26/2/2026

Belted Kingfisher

15/31/2026

Red-bellied Woodpecker

25/31/2026

Downy Woodpecker

15/31/2026

Pileated Woodpecker

25/31/2026

Eastern Wood-Pewee

15/31/2026

Least Flycatcher

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