Coastal birding habitat

Cupsogue Beach County Park

New York · Northeast

Habitat
CoastalUrban Park
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Easy

Best Months

April-May, September-October

About This Location

Cupsogue Beach County Park is a productive birding destination in New York, with 276 species recorded on eBird. This coastal and urban park habitat attracts White-winged Scoter, Red-breasted Merganser, and Mourning Dove 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

Grasshopper Sparrow

Ammodramus savannarum

4/17/2026EPCAL (Grumman)--Line Road1 observed

Willet

Tringa semipalmata

4/17/2026Fireplace Neck Tidal Wetlands1 observed

Eastern Kingbird

Tyrannus tyrannus

4/16/2026Quogue Wildlife Refuge1 observed

American Bittern

Botaurus lentiginosus

4/16/2026Quogue Wildlife Refuge1 observed

Purple Finch

Haemorhous purpureus

4/16/20261570 Wading River Manor Rd, Wading River, NY 117921 observed

Marsh Wren

Cistothorus palustris

4/16/2026Wertheim NWR--Lower Carman's River3 observed

White-crowned Sparrow

Zonotrichia leucophrys

4/15/2026Hulse Landing Rd.1 observed

Rough-legged Hawk

Buteo lagopus

4/15/2026Sound Ave. Nature Preserve1 observed

Broad-winged Hawk

Buteo platypterus

4/15/2026Manorville Hills County Park1 observed

Black Vulture

Coragyps atratus

4/14/2026Peconic River, Peconic Ave.2 observed

Yellow-throated Vireo

Vireo flavifrons

4/12/2026Hunters Garden, Eastport1 observed

Seaside Sparrow

Ammospiza maritima

4/12/2026Cupsogue Beach County Park2 observed

Lark Sparrow

Chondestes grammacus

4/8/20261121 Roanoke Avenue, Riverhead, New York, US (40.93, -72.672)1 observed

Lesser Yellowlegs

Tringa flavipes

4/6/2026Eastport Lake (aka Seatuck Creek)2 observed

Short-eared Owl

Asio flammeus

4/5/2026Dune Rd., Road I1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Brant

54/14/2026

Canada Goose

24/14/2026

American Black Duck

24/14/2026

Common Eider

24/14/2026

Black Scoter

14/14/2026

Red-breasted Merganser

14/14/2026

Mourning Dove

24/14/2026

American Oystercatcher

64/14/2026

Black-bellied Plover

264/14/2026

Killdeer

14/14/2026

Piping Plover

34/14/2026

Greater Yellowlegs

14/14/2026

Dunlin

2204/14/2026

American Herring Gull

84/14/2026

Great Black-backed Gull

14/14/2026

Forster's Tern

74/14/2026

Northern Gannet

84/14/2026

Double-crested Cormorant

444/14/2026

Great Egret

24/14/2026

Osprey

14/14/2026

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 Cupsogue Beach County Park for birding?
The best months to visit Cupsogue Beach County Park for birding are April-May, September-October. The best seasons are Spring and Fall.
What birds can I see at Cupsogue Beach County Park?
Notable species at Cupsogue Beach County Park include White-winged Scoter, Red-breasted Merganser, Mourning Dove, American Herring Gull, Great Black-backed Gull. The area supports coastal, urban park habitats.
How difficult is birding at Cupsogue Beach County Park?
Birding at Cupsogue Beach County Park is rated as Easy. The trails and viewing areas are accessible for birders of all experience levels.
What amenities are available at Cupsogue Beach County Park?
Cupsogue Beach County Park offers the following amenities: Parking, Restrooms, Trails.