Urban Park birding habitat

Cedar Point County Park

New York · Northeast

Habitat
Urban Park
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Easy

Best Months

April-May, September-October

About This Location

Cedar Point County Park is a productive birding destination in New York, with 203 species recorded on eBird. This urban park habitat attracts Red-bellied Woodpecker and White-breasted Nuthatch 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

White-throated Sparrow

Zonotrichia albicollis

6/2/2026Southampton (Suffolk Co.)1 observed

Swamp Sparrow

Melospiza georgiana

6/2/2026Arshamomaque Preserve1 observed

Evening Grosbeak

Hesperiphona vespertina

5/31/202641.035820, -71.9556881 observed

Acadian Flycatcher

Empidonax virescens

5/31/2026Skipper Horton Park1 observed

Virginia Rail

Rallus limicola

5/30/2026Tall Pines, Southold1 observed

Black-necked Stilt

Himantopus mexicanus

5/29/2026Town Landing Rd. Boat Launch1 observed

White-faced Ibis

Plegadis chihi

5/29/2026Pussys Pond1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Canada Goose

35/22/2026

Wild Turkey

35/22/2026

Eastern Wood-Pewee

15/22/2026

Great Crested Flycatcher

25/22/2026

Red-eyed Vireo

15/22/2026

Gray Catbird

15/22/2026

House Finch

15/22/2026

Eastern Towhee

15/22/2026

Baltimore Oriole

25/22/2026

Red-winged Blackbird

25/22/2026

Brown-headed Cowbird

15/22/2026

Ovenbird

15/22/2026

Common Yellowthroat

15/22/2026

American Redstart

15/22/2026

Northern Yellow Warbler

35/22/2026

Blackpoll Warbler

15/22/2026

Birding Tips

  1. 1

    Visit at dawn for peak songbird activity before crowds arrive.

  2. 2

    Check flowering trees and berry-producing shrubs for seasonal migrants.

  3. 3

    Visit during mid-May for peak warbler migration.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit Cedar Point County Park for birding?
The best months to visit Cedar Point County Park for birding are April-May, September-October. The best seasons are Spring and Fall.
What birds can I see at Cedar Point County Park?
Notable species at Cedar Point County Park include American Robin, Northern Cardinal, Blue Jay, Red-tailed Hawk, White-breasted Nuthatch. The area supports urban park habitats.
How difficult is birding at Cedar Point County Park?
Birding at Cedar Point County Park is rated as Easy. The trails and viewing areas are accessible for birders of all experience levels.
What amenities are available at Cedar Point County Park?
Cedar Point County Park offers the following amenities: Parking, Restrooms, Trails.