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

Bufflehead

Bucephala albeola

6/2/2026Great Kills Park--Mudflats1 observed

Northern Waterthrush

Parkesia noveboracensis

6/2/2026Central Park--The Pool1 observed

Northern Rough-winged Swallow

Stelgidopteryx serripennis

6/2/2026Green-Wood Cemetery, Brooklyn1 observed

Pectoral Sandpiper

Calidris melanotos

6/2/2026Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge--East Pond, south end1 observed

Wilson's Phalarope

Phalaropus tricolor

6/2/2026Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge--East Pond, south end2 observed

Mourning Warbler

Geothlypis philadelphia

6/2/2026Prospect Park1 observed

White-throated Sparrow

Zonotrichia albicollis

6/2/2026Socrates Sculpture Park2 observed

Hudsonian Whimbrel

Numenius hudsonicus

6/2/2026Jamaica Bay, Yellow Bar Hassock1 observed

Caspian Tern

Hydroprogne caspia

6/2/2026Salt Marsh Nature Center at Marine Park1 observed

Canada Warbler

Cardellina canadensis

6/2/2026Central Park1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Brant

36/1/2026

American Oystercatcher

266/1/2026

Black-bellied Plover

126/1/2026

Killdeer

16/1/2026

Piping Plover

66/1/2026

Ruddy Turnstone

246/1/2026

Sanderling

3006/1/2026

Laughing Gull

36/1/2026

American Herring Gull

756/1/2026

Great Black-backed Gull

66/1/2026

Glaucous Gull

16/1/2026

Lesser Black-backed Gull

76/1/2026

Black Skimmer

3006/1/2026

Least Tern

106/1/2026

Caspian Tern

16/1/2026

Common Tern

14006/1/2026

Roseate Tern

16/1/2026

Royal Tern

26/1/2026

Double-crested Cormorant

26/1/2026

Red-winged Blackbird

16/1/2026

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.