Forest birding habitat

Caumsett State Park

New York · Northeast

Habitat
ForestWetland
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Easy

Best Months

April-May, September-October

About This Location

Caumsett State Park is a productive birding destination in New York, with 261 species recorded on eBird. This forest and wetland habitat attracts Red-bellied Woodpecker, Northern Mockingbird, and American Robin 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

Cliff Swallow

Petrochelidon pyrrhonota

7/17/2026Manhasset - Private: No Access12 observed

Caspian Tern

Hydroprogne caspia

7/16/2026Pelham Bay Park, New York US-NY 40.86933, -73.799221 observed

Forster's Tern

Sterna forsteri

7/16/2026Pelham Bay Park, New York US-NY 40.86933, -73.799222 observed

Black Vulture

Coragyps atratus

7/14/2026Northern State Pkwy E, Melville US-NY 40.79756, -73.421361 observed

Short-billed Dowitcher

Limnodromus griseus

7/13/2026Park Drive, New York, US (40.867, -73.799)2 observed

Greater Scaup

Aythya marila

7/12/2026Sands Point Preserve, Sands Point US-NY (40.8620,-73.6968)1 observed

Hooded Merganser

Lophodytes cucullatus

7/6/2026Tackapausha Museum and Preserve--S of Sunrise Hwy.1 observed

Black Skimmer

Rynchops niger

7/6/2026Edith G. Read Wildlife Sanctuary & Rye Playland (incl. Playland Lake)2 observed

White-throated Sparrow

Zonotrichia albicollis

7/6/2026115301 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Canada Goose

87/17/2026

Wood Duck

57/17/2026

White-winged Scoter

17/17/2026

Mourning Dove

37/17/2026

Chimney Swift

117/17/2026

American Herring Gull

27/17/2026

Double-crested Cormorant

47/17/2026

Great Egret

17/17/2026

Osprey

67/17/2026

Red-bellied Woodpecker

47/17/2026

Downy Woodpecker

67/17/2026

Hairy Woodpecker

27/17/2026

Northern Flicker

27/17/2026

Eastern Wood-Pewee

57/17/2026

Great Crested Flycatcher

47/17/2026

Eastern Kingbird

17/17/2026

White-eyed Vireo

17/17/2026

Eastern Warbling Vireo

27/17/2026

Red-eyed Vireo

167/17/2026

Blue Jay

37/17/2026

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 Caumsett State Park for birding?
The best months to visit Caumsett State Park for birding are April-May, September-October. The best seasons are Spring and Fall.
What birds can I see at Caumsett State Park?
Notable species at Caumsett State Park include Red-bellied Woodpecker, Northern Mockingbird, American Robin, House Sparrow, Song Sparrow. The area supports forest, wetland habitats.
How difficult is birding at Caumsett State Park?
Birding at Caumsett State Park is rated as Easy. The trails and viewing areas are accessible for birders of all experience levels.
What amenities are available at Caumsett State Park?
Caumsett State Park offers the following amenities: Parking, Restrooms, Trails, Visitor Center.