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

Eared Grebe

Podiceps nigricollis

4/17/2026Private location, Mattituck1 observed

Black Vulture

Coragyps atratus

4/17/2026Camp Hero SP1 observed

Willet

Tringa semipalmata

4/17/2026DEC Wetlands--Gidds Bay1 observed

Baltimore Oriole

Icterus galbula

4/17/202656 Chickadee Ln, East Marion US-NY 41.12117, -72.361541 observed

Willet (Eastern)

Tringa semipalmata

4/17/2026Sammy's Beach2 observed

Virginia Rail

Rallus limicola

4/16/2026Arshamomaque Preserve1 observed

Broad-winged Hawk

Buteo platypterus

4/16/2026Whalebone Woods, East Hampton1 observed

Purple Finch

Haemorhous purpureus

4/15/202613115 Main Bayview Rd, Southold US-NY (41.0360,-72.4021)1 observed

Red-shouldered Hawk

Buteo lineatus

4/13/2026DEC Wetlands--Gidds Bay1 observed

White-crowned Sparrow

Zonotrichia leucophrys

4/12/2026Arshamomaque Preserve1 observed

Pectoral Sandpiper

Calidris melanotos

4/11/2026Scallop Pond Preserve1 observed

Eurasian Wigeon

Mareca penelope

4/9/2026218–226 Pond Ln, Southampton US-NY (40.8814,-72.3929)1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

American Herring Gull

24/16/2026

Osprey

14/16/2026

Common Raven

24/16/2026

Tree Swallow

54/16/2026

Ruby-crowned Kinglet

24/16/2026

Eastern Bluebird

24/16/2026

Chipping Sparrow

94/16/2026

Palm Warbler

24/16/2026

Pine Warbler

14/16/2026

Yellow-rumped Warbler

254/16/2026

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.