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

Black-throated Blue Warbler

Setophaga caerulescens

7/20/2026North Fork Preserve1 observed

Summer Tanager

Piranga rubra

7/20/2026Prestons Pond Complex1 observed

Blue Grosbeak

Passerina caerulea

7/20/2026Prestons Pond Complex1 observed

Western Sandpiper

Calidris mauri

7/18/2026Tiana Beach, Southampton, NY1 observed

Red-headed Woodpecker

Melanerpes erythrocephalus

7/18/2026Paumanok Trail (Jones Pond)2 observed

Brown Pelican

Pelecanus occidentalis

7/18/2026Fire Island--Watch Hill2 observed

Least Bittern

Botaurus exilis

7/18/2026Wertheim NWR--Lower Carman's River1 observed

American Coot

Fulica americana

7/17/2026Patchogue Lake1 observed

Curlew Sandpiper

Calidris ferruginea

7/11/2026Tiana bayside1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Mute Swan

57/20/2026

Mourning Dove

17/20/2026

Clapper Rail

77/20/2026

American Oystercatcher

217/20/2026

Black-bellied Plover

77/20/2026

Killdeer

17/20/2026

Semipalmated Plover

337/20/2026

Piping Plover

217/20/2026

Short-billed Dowitcher

1107/20/2026

Spotted Sandpiper

17/20/2026

Lesser Yellowlegs

37/20/2026

Willet

457/20/2026

Greater Yellowlegs

97/20/2026

Ruddy Turnstone

137/20/2026

Sanderling

657/20/2026

Dunlin

17/20/2026

Least Sandpiper

187/20/2026

Semipalmated Sandpiper

557/20/2026

Laughing Gull

167/20/2026

Ring-billed Gull

37/20/2026

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.