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

Great Cormorant

Phalacrocorax carbo

7/20/2026Orient Point2 observed

Northern Waterthrush

Parkesia noveboracensis

7/17/2026Merrill Lake Sanctuary

Blue Grosbeak

Passerina caerulea

7/17/2026South Fork Natural History Museum2 observed

Cliff Swallow

Petrochelidon pyrrhonota

7/16/2026Brown's Point Marsh, Orient1 observed

Arctic Tern

Sterna paradisaea

7/16/2026Mecox1 observed

Baird's Sandpiper

Calidris bairdii

7/16/2026Mecox Inlet1 observed

Western Sandpiper

Calidris mauri

7/16/2026Mecox Inlet1 observed

Scopoli's Shearwater

Calonectris diomedea

7/15/2026Location:CRESLI Whale Watch 7/15/20261 observed

Green-winged Teal

Anas crecca

7/15/2026David's Lane, East Hampton1 observed

Merlin (Taiga)

Falco columbarius

7/15/2026Georgica Inlet, East Hampton1 observed

Least Bittern

Botaurus exilis

7/14/2026Narrow River Road1 observed

Wilson's Storm-Petrel

Oceanites oceanicus

7/13/2026North Atlantic Ocean, Niantic US-CT 41.26779, -72.094365 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Eastern Screech-Owl

17/21/2026

Blue Jay

17/20/2026

Tufted Titmouse

17/20/2026

American Robin

17/20/2026

American Oystercatcher

27/20/2026

Black-bellied Plover

17/20/2026

Willet

17/20/2026

Greater Yellowlegs

17/20/2026

Common Tern

17/20/2026

Double-crested Cormorant

17/20/2026

Great Egret

37/20/2026

Osprey

57/20/2026

Cooper's Hawk

17/20/2026

Great Crested Flycatcher

17/20/2026

American Crow

77/20/2026

Black-capped Chickadee

27/20/2026

Barn Swallow

117/20/2026

American Goldfinch

27/20/2026

Saltmarsh Sparrow

27/20/2026

Song Sparrow

27/20/2026

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.