River/Riparian birding habitat

Connetquot River State Park

New York · Northeast

Habitat
River/Riparian
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Easy

Best Months

April-May, September-October

About This Location

Connetquot River State Park is a productive birding destination in New York, with 219 species recorded on eBird. This river/riparian habitat attracts Canada Goose, Mute Swan, and Mallard 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

Black-throated Green Warbler

Setophaga virens

6/2/2026Heckscher SP, East Islip1 observed

Acadian Flycatcher

Empidonax virescens

6/2/2026Heckscher SP, East Islip2 observed

Arctic Tern

Sterna paradisaea

6/1/2026Robert Moses SP1 observed

Red-necked Phalarope

Phalaropus lobatus

6/1/2026Smith Point County Park1 observed

Tricolored Heron

Egretta tricolor

6/1/2026Timber Point Golf Course1 observed

Mourning Warbler

Geothlypis philadelphia

6/1/2026Uplands Farm Sanctuary1 observed

American Pipit

Anthus rubescens

5/31/2026Sunken Meadow State Park, Northport US-NY (40.9074,-73.2536)1 observed

American Coot

Fulica americana

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

Alder Flycatcher

Empidonax alnorum

5/30/2026Banding1 observed

Yellow-rumped Warbler (Audubon's)

Setophaga coronata

5/29/2026Belmont Lake SP1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Canada Goose

85/31/2026

Mute Swan

25/31/2026

Mallard

15/31/2026

Mourning Dove

15/31/2026

Chimney Swift

35/31/2026

Laughing Gull

25/31/2026

Double-crested Cormorant

45/31/2026

Great Egret

25/31/2026

Osprey

65/31/2026

Bald Eagle

15/31/2026

Red-tailed Hawk

25/31/2026

Red-bellied Woodpecker

45/31/2026

Downy Woodpecker

15/31/2026

Northern Flicker

15/31/2026

Eastern Wood-Pewee

45/31/2026

Eastern Phoebe

15/31/2026

Great Crested Flycatcher

75/31/2026

Eastern Kingbird

25/31/2026

Yellow-throated Vireo

15/31/2026

Eastern Warbling Vireo

45/31/2026

Birding Tips

  1. 1

    Walk along the water slowly, scanning overhanging branches for kingfishers and warblers.

  2. 2

    Check sandbars and gravel bars for shorebirds and terns.

  3. 3

    Visit during mid-May for peak warbler migration.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit Connetquot River State Park for birding?
The best months to visit Connetquot River State Park for birding are April-May, September-October. The best seasons are Spring and Fall.
What birds can I see at Connetquot River State Park?
Notable species at Connetquot River State Park include Canada Goose, Mute Swan, Mallard, American Black Duck, Green-winged Teal. The area supports river/riparian habitats.
How difficult is birding at Connetquot River State Park?
Birding at Connetquot River State Park is rated as Easy. The trails and viewing areas are accessible for birders of all experience levels.
What amenities are available at Connetquot River State Park?
Connetquot River State Park offers the following amenities: Parking, Restrooms, Trails, Visitor Center.