Coastal birding habitat

Cedar Beach, Town of Brookhaven

New York · Northeast

Habitat
Coastal
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

April-May, September-October

About This Location

Cedar Beach, Town of Brookhaven is a productive birding destination in New York, with 202 species recorded on eBird. This coastal habitat attracts Greater Scaup, Black Scoter, and Long-tailed Duck 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

American Coot

Fulica americana

7/17/2026Patchogue Lake1 observed

Red-headed Woodpecker

Melanerpes erythrocephalus

7/16/2026Paumanok Trail (Jones Pond)2 observed

Blue Grosbeak

Passerina caerulea

7/16/2026Line Road and Grumman Blvd.1 observed

Boat-tailed Grackle

Quiscalus major

7/16/2026Silver Sands SP1 observed

Summer Tanager

Piranga rubra

7/16/2026Prestons Pond Complex1 observed

Boat-tailed Grackle (torreyi/alabamensis)

Quiscalus major

7/12/2026Stewart B. McKinney NWR--Long Beach Blvd. Pond7 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Mourning Dove

37/5/2026

Laughing Gull

47/5/2026

Ring-billed Gull

27/5/2026

American Herring Gull

57/5/2026

Great Black-backed Gull

117/5/2026

Common Tern

67/5/2026

Double-crested Cormorant

37/5/2026

Osprey

17/5/2026

American Crow

17/5/2026

Fish Crow

77/5/2026

Northern Mockingbird

27/5/2026

House Sparrow

77/5/2026

Song Sparrow

27/5/2026

Red-winged Blackbird

17/5/2026

Common Grackle

67/5/2026

Northern Cardinal

27/5/2026

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, Town of Brookhaven for birding?
The best months to visit Cedar Beach, Town of Brookhaven for birding are April-May, September-October. The best seasons are Spring and Fall.
What birds can I see at Cedar Beach, Town of Brookhaven?
Notable species at Cedar Beach, Town of Brookhaven include Greater Scaup, Black Scoter, Long-tailed Duck, Common Goldeneye, Red-breasted Merganser. The area supports coastal habitats.
How difficult is birding at Cedar Beach, Town of Brookhaven?
Birding at Cedar Beach, Town of Brookhaven is rated as Moderate. Some trails may require moderate fitness and basic hiking ability.
What amenities are available at Cedar Beach, Town of Brookhaven?
Cedar Beach, Town of Brookhaven offers the following amenities: Parking, Trails.