Forest birding habitat

Breezy Point Tip

New York · Northeast

Habitat
ForestWetland
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

April-May, September-October

About This Location

Breezy Point Tip is a productive birding destination in New York, with 290 species recorded on eBird. This forest and wetland habitat attracts Brant, American Black Duck, and Greater Scaup 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

Common Tern

Sterna hirundo

7/19/2026Richard W. DeKorte Park--Marsh Discovery Trail1 observed

Cliff Swallow

Petrochelidon pyrrhonota

7/19/2026Randalls Island3 observed

White-throated Sparrow

Zonotrichia albicollis

7/19/2026McGolrick Park1 observed

Bald Eagle

Haliaeetus leucocephalus

7/19/2026Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge1 observed

Louisiana Waterthrush

Parkesia motacilla

7/19/2026Prospect Park1 observed

Bufflehead

Bucephala albeola

7/19/2026Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge--East Pond, south end1 observed

Brown Pelican

Pelecanus occidentalis

7/19/2026Breezy Point Tip5 observed

Black Skimmer

Rynchops niger

7/19/20262161 Hart Street, New York, US (40.812, -73.847)1 observed

Black-and-white Warbler

Mniotilta varia

7/19/2026Green-Wood Cemetery, Brooklyn1 observed

Ring-necked Duck

Aythya collaris

7/19/2026Alley Pond Park--Restoration Pond1 observed

Red-breasted Merganser

Mergus serrator

7/19/2026Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge--West Pond1 observed

Northern Pintail

Anas acuta

7/19/2026Oceanside Marine Nature Study Area2 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Rock Pigeon

17/19/2026

Mourning Dove

37/19/2026

American Oystercatcher

187/19/2026

Semipalmated Plover

17/19/2026

Greater Yellowlegs

17/19/2026

Ruddy Turnstone

37/19/2026

Red Knot

17/19/2026

Sanderling

2557/19/2026

Least Sandpiper

47/19/2026

Semipalmated Sandpiper

197/19/2026

Laughing Gull

257/19/2026

Ring-billed Gull

67/19/2026

American Herring Gull

307/19/2026

Great Black-backed Gull

87/19/2026

Least Tern

87/19/2026

Common Tern

507/19/2026

Double-crested Cormorant

707/19/2026

Osprey

17/19/2026

Bank Swallow

67/19/2026

Tree Swallow

207/19/2026

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 Breezy Point Tip for birding?
The best months to visit Breezy Point Tip for birding are April-May, September-October. The best seasons are Spring and Fall.
What birds can I see at Breezy Point Tip?
Notable species at Breezy Point Tip include Brant, American Black Duck, Greater Scaup, Common Eider, Surf Scoter. The area supports forest, wetland habitats.
How difficult is birding at Breezy Point Tip?
Birding at Breezy Point Tip is rated as Moderate. Some trails may require moderate fitness and basic hiking ability.
What amenities are available at Breezy Point Tip?
Breezy Point Tip offers the following amenities: Parking, Trails.