River/Riparian birding habitat

Catharine Creek Wildlife Management Area - Rock Cabin Road

New York · Northeast

Habitat
River/RiparianWetland
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

April-May, September-October

About This Location

Catharine Creek Wildlife Management Area - Rock Cabin Road is a productive birding destination in New York, with 211 species recorded on eBird. This river/riparian and wetland habitat attracts Canada Goose, Mallard, and Hooded Merganser 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

Northern Shrike

Lanius borealis

4/18/20261007 Taughannock Blvd, Ithaca US-NY 42.47418, -76.531351 observed

Black-throated Green Warbler

Setophaga virens

4/18/2026Buttermilk Falls SP--Upper1 observed

Swallow-tailed Kite

Elanoides forficatus

4/18/2026Lighthouse Point Natural Area (Jetty Woods)1 observed

Green Heron

Butorides virescens

4/18/2026Seneca Canal1 observed

Evening Grosbeak

Hesperiphona vespertina

4/18/2026Velie Rd. (Private Property)1 observed

Sandhill Crane

Antigone canadensis

4/17/2026Horseheads Marsh1 observed

Common Yellowthroat

Geothlypis trichas

4/17/2026Big Flats Community Park1 observed

Philadelphia Vireo

Vireo philadelphicus

4/15/20264201 Garrett Rd, Ithaca US-NY 42.51089, -76.55435

Barnacle Goose

Branta leucopsis

4/12/2026West Danby Fire Station1 observed

Fish Crow

Corvus ossifragus

4/12/2026Watkins Glen SP--Glen Creek Woods2 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Canada Goose

74/13/2026

Wood Duck

14/13/2026

Mallard

44/13/2026

Mourning Dove

34/13/2026

Turkey Vulture

34/13/2026

Blue Jay

34/13/2026

Common Raven

24/13/2026

Black-capped Chickadee

24/13/2026

Carolina Wren

24/13/2026

American Robin

14/13/2026

American Goldfinch

54/13/2026

White-throated Sparrow

14/13/2026

Song Sparrow

24/13/2026

Swamp Sparrow

34/13/2026

Red-winged Blackbird

254/13/2026

Common Grackle

44/13/2026

Northern Cardinal

14/13/2026

Northern Shoveler

64/11/2026

Gadwall

204/11/2026

American Wigeon

34/11/2026

Birding Tips

  1. 1

    Walk along the water slowly, scanning overhanging branches for kingfishers and warblers.

  2. 2

    Check sandbars and gravel bars for shorebirds and terns.

  3. 3

    Visit during mid-May for peak warbler migration.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit Catharine Creek Wildlife Management Area - Rock Cabin Road for birding?
The best months to visit Catharine Creek Wildlife Management Area - Rock Cabin Road for birding are April-May, September-October. The best seasons are Spring and Fall.
What birds can I see at Catharine Creek Wildlife Management Area - Rock Cabin Road?
Notable species at Catharine Creek Wildlife Management Area - Rock Cabin Road include Canada Goose, Mallard, Hooded Merganser, Common Merganser, Blue Jay. The area supports river/riparian, wetland habitats.
How difficult is birding at Catharine Creek Wildlife Management Area - Rock Cabin Road?
Birding at Catharine Creek Wildlife Management Area - Rock Cabin Road is rated as Moderate. Some trails may require moderate fitness and basic hiking ability.
What amenities are available at Catharine Creek Wildlife Management Area - Rock Cabin Road?
Catharine Creek Wildlife Management Area - Rock Cabin Road offers the following amenities: Parking, Trails.