Coastal birding habitat

Cedar Beach, general area

New York · Northeast

Habitat
Coastal
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

April-May, September-October

About This Location

Cedar Beach, general area is a productive birding destination in New York, with 259 species recorded on eBird. This coastal habitat attracts Brant, Rock Pigeon, and Mourning Dove 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

Tricolored Heron

Egretta tricolor

6/1/2026Timber Point Golf Course1 observed

Mourning Warbler

Geothlypis philadelphia

6/1/2026Uplands Farm Sanctuary1 observed

Acadian Flycatcher

Empidonax virescens

6/1/2026Heckscher SP, East Islip2 observed

Black Vulture

Coragyps atratus

6/1/2026Muttontown Preserve2 observed

American Coot

Fulica americana

5/31/2026Robert Moses SP--Democrat Point1 observed

American Golden-Plover

Pluvialis dominica

5/31/2026225 New York 909E, Wantagh, New York, US (40.59, -73.553)1 observed

Red-headed Woodpecker

Melanerpes erythrocephalus

5/31/2026Connetquot River State Park - North Entrance1 observed

Yellow-rumped Warbler

Setophaga coronata

5/31/2026Bayard Cutting Arboretum SP1 observed

Royal Tern

Thalasseus maximus

5/31/2026Nickerson Beach1 observed

Arctic Tern

Sterna paradisaea

5/31/2026Nickerson Beach1 observed

Black Tern

Chlidonias niger

5/30/2026Nickerson Beach1 observed

Alder Flycatcher

Empidonax alnorum

5/30/2026Banding1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Canada Goose

105/31/2026

Mallard

55/31/2026

American Oystercatcher

65/31/2026

Black-bellied Plover

25/31/2026

Killdeer

15/31/2026

Willet

45/31/2026

Laughing Gull

155/31/2026

American Herring Gull

45/31/2026

Great Black-backed Gull

15/31/2026

Common Tern

85/31/2026

Double-crested Cormorant

655/31/2026

Glossy Ibis

405/31/2026

Black-crowned Night Heron

15/31/2026

Little Blue Heron

15/31/2026

Snowy Egret

55/31/2026

Great Egret

45/31/2026

Osprey

25/31/2026

Tree Swallow

105/31/2026

Barn Swallow

205/31/2026

European Starling

25/31/2026

Birding Tips

  1. 1

    Check rocky shorelines and jetties at low tide for shorebirds.

  2. 2

    Scan offshore waters with a spotting scope for seabirds and waterfowl.

  3. 3

    Visit during mid-May for peak warbler migration.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit Cedar Beach, general area for birding?
The best months to visit Cedar Beach, general area for birding are April-May, September-October. The best seasons are Spring and Fall.
What birds can I see at Cedar Beach, general area?
Notable species at Cedar Beach, general area include Brant, Rock Pigeon, Mourning Dove, Canada Goose, American Black Duck. The area supports coastal habitats.
How difficult is birding at Cedar Beach, general area?
Birding at Cedar Beach, general area is rated as Moderate. Some trails may require moderate fitness and basic hiking ability.
What amenities are available at Cedar Beach, general area?
Cedar Beach, general area offers the following amenities: Parking, Trails.