Braddock Bay - East Spit
New York · Northeast
Moderate
April-May, September-October
Free
Open daily, dawn to dusk
About This Location
Braddock Bay - East Spit is a productive birding destination in New York, with 281 species recorded on eBird. This coastal habitat attracts Canada Goose, Mute Swan, and Long-tailed Duck 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
Wood Thrush
Hylocichla mustelina
Gray Catbird
Dumetella carolinensis
Eastern Kingbird
Tyrannus tyrannus
Chimney Swift
Chaetura pelagica
Swallow-tailed Kite
Elanoides forficatus
Orange-crowned Warbler
Leiothlypis celata
Baltimore Oriole
Icterus galbula
Spotted x Eastern Towhee (hybrid)
Pipilo maculatus x erythrophthalmus
Spotted Sandpiper
Actitis macularius
Northern House Wren
Troglodytes aedon
Nashville Warbler
Leiothlypis ruficapilla
Ruffed Grouse
Bonasa umbellus
Black Vulture
Coragyps atratus
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Canada Goose
Mute Swan
Gadwall
Mallard
Lesser Scaup
Black Scoter
Bufflehead
Red-breasted Merganser
Mourning Dove
American Coot
Killdeer
Ring-billed Gull
American Herring Gull
Red-throated Loon
Common Loon
Double-crested Cormorant
Great Blue Heron
Turkey Vulture
Sharp-shinned Hawk
Red-bellied Woodpecker
Birding Tips
- 1
Check rocky shorelines and jetties at low tide for shorebirds.
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Scan offshore waters with a spotting scope for seabirds and waterfowl.
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Visit during mid-May for peak warbler migration.
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Onshore winds can push pelagic species closer to shore, making post-storm days excellent for rarities.
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Bring quality optics — a good pair of binoculars (8x42 or 10x42) makes all the difference in species identification.
Amenities
Nearby Attractions
- Braddock Bay Fish & Wildlife Management Area
- Braddock Bay Raptor Research
- Hamlin Beach State Park
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