Wetland birding habitat

Deer Creek Marsh Wildlife Management Area - Lake Trail

New York · Northeast

Habitat
WetlandLakeRiver/Riparian
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

April-May, September-October

About This Location

Deer Creek Marsh Wildlife Management Area - Lake Trail is a productive birding destination in New York, with 211 species recorded on eBird. This wetland and lake habitat attracts a wide variety of species 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

Blue-winged Teal

Spatula discors

5/29/20263307–3333 CR-15, Pulaski US-NY 43.63104, -76.189912 observed

Acadian Flycatcher

Empidonax virescens

5/28/2026Sithe Energy Trails1 observed

Orchard Oriole

Icterus spurius

5/26/2026Derby Hill Hawk Watch--North Lookout1 observed

Pine Siskin

Spinus pinus

5/26/2026Derby Hill Hawk Watch--North Lookout1 observed

Palm Warbler

Setophaga palmarum

5/26/2026NFC Station21 observed

Bufflehead

Bucephala albeola

5/25/2026Derby Hill Hawk Watch--North Lookout2 observed

Iceland Gull

Larus glaucoides

5/24/2026Derby Hill Hawk Watch--North Lookout1 observed

Black-crowned Night Heron

Nycticorax nycticorax

5/22/2026Home1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Mallard

25/26/2026

Gray Catbird

25/26/2026

Common Yellowthroat

15/26/2026

American Redstart

25/26/2026

Northern Yellow Warbler

25/26/2026

Canada Goose

105/22/2026

Red-breasted Merganser

25/22/2026

Sora

15/22/2026

Ring-billed Gull

55/22/2026

American Herring Gull

15/22/2026

Caspian Tern

55/22/2026

Double-crested Cormorant

1005/22/2026

Turkey Vulture

15/22/2026

Red-tailed Hawk

15/22/2026

Red-bellied Woodpecker

15/22/2026

Eastern Wood-Pewee

25/22/2026

Willow Flycatcher

25/22/2026

Eastern Phoebe

15/22/2026

Eastern Kingbird

15/22/2026

Yellow-throated Vireo

25/22/2026

Birding Tips

  1. 1

    Bring waterproof boots for marsh trails and muddy edges.

  2. 2

    Scan the edges of open water for herons, egrets, and rails at dawn.

  3. 3

    Visit during mid-May for peak warbler migration.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit Deer Creek Marsh Wildlife Management Area - Lake Trail for birding?
The best months to visit Deer Creek Marsh Wildlife Management Area - Lake Trail for birding are April-May, September-October. The best seasons are Spring and Fall.
What birds can I see at Deer Creek Marsh Wildlife Management Area - Lake Trail?
Notable species at Deer Creek Marsh Wildlife Management Area - Lake Trail include Great Blue Heron, Red-winged Blackbird, Mallard, Green Heron, Virginia Rail. The area supports wetland, lake, river/riparian habitats.
How difficult is birding at Deer Creek Marsh Wildlife Management Area - Lake Trail?
Birding at Deer Creek Marsh Wildlife Management Area - Lake Trail is rated as Moderate. Some trails may require moderate fitness and basic hiking ability.
What amenities are available at Deer Creek Marsh Wildlife Management Area - Lake Trail?
Deer Creek Marsh Wildlife Management Area - Lake Trail offers the following amenities: Parking, Trails.