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

Black Skimmer

Rynchops niger

6/2/2026Marshlands Conservancy3 observed

Hooded Merganser

Lophodytes cucullatus

6/2/2026Siscowit Reservoir (Westchester Co.)7 observed

Swainson's Thrush

Catharus ustulatus

6/2/2026home 11 observed

Boat-tailed Grackle

Quiscalus major

6/2/2026Marshlands Conservancy2 observed

Bonaparte's Gull

Chroicocephalus philadelphia

6/1/2026Marshlands Conservancy3 observed

Fox Sparrow

Passerella iliaca

6/1/2026Marshlands Conservancy1 observed

Mourning Warbler

Geothlypis philadelphia

6/1/2026Uplands Farm Sanctuary1 observed

Black Vulture

Coragyps atratus

6/1/2026Muttontown Preserve2 observed

Black-throated Green Warbler

Setophaga virens

6/1/2026Manhasset - Private: No Access1 observed

Acadian Flycatcher

Empidonax virescens

6/1/2026Manhasset - Private: No Access1 observed

Black-throated Blue Warbler

Setophaga caerulescens

6/1/2026Manhasset - Private: No Access1 observed

Forster's Tern

Sterna forsteri

5/31/2026Pelham Bay Park--Hunter Island3 observed

Cliff Swallow

Petrochelidon pyrrhonota

5/31/2026Udall's Mill Pond2 observed

American Pipit

Anthus rubescens

5/31/2026Sunken Meadow State Park, Northport US-NY (40.9074,-73.2536)1 observed

Yellow-throated Vireo

Vireo flavifrons

5/31/2026Pelham Bay Park--The Meadow and adj. woodland2 observed

Wilson's Warbler

Cardellina pusilla

5/31/2026yard 11 observed

Tennessee Warbler

Leiothlypis peregrina

5/31/2026yard 11 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Canada Goose

26/1/2026

Chimney Swift

46/1/2026

Killdeer

16/1/2026

American Herring Gull

26/1/2026

Least Tern

16/1/2026

Great Egret

26/1/2026

Bald Eagle

26/1/2026

Red-bellied Woodpecker

26/1/2026

Blue Jay

16/1/2026

White-breasted Nuthatch

16/1/2026

European Starling

206/1/2026

Northern Mockingbird

16/1/2026

Eastern Bluebird

16/1/2026

American Robin

16/1/2026

Cedar Waxwing

16/1/2026

American Goldfinch

26/1/2026

Chipping Sparrow

76/1/2026

Eastern Towhee

26/1/2026

Red-winged Blackbird

56/1/2026

American Redstart

26/1/2026

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 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.