Forest birding habitat

Derby Hill Hawk Watch - North Lookout

New York · Northeast

Habitat
ForestWetland
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

April-May, September-October

About This Location

Derby Hill Hawk Watch - North Lookout is a productive birding destination in New York, with 290 species recorded on eBird. This forest and wetland habitat attracts Canada Goose, Common Goldeneye, and Red-breasted Merganser 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

Bay-breasted Warbler

Setophaga castanea

6/1/2026Derby Hill Hawk Watch--North Lookout1 observed

Acadian Flycatcher

Empidonax virescens

5/31/2026Selkirk Shores State Park, Pulaski US-NY 43.55146, -76.206031 observed

Lesser Scaup

Aythya affinis

5/31/2026Lake Neatahwanta1 observed

Blue-winged Teal

Spatula discors

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

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Canada Goose

136/1/2026

Mourning Dove

26/1/2026

Ruby-throated Hummingbird

16/1/2026

Spotted Sandpiper

26/1/2026

Ring-billed Gull

156/1/2026

American Herring Gull

56/1/2026

Caspian Tern

56/1/2026

Double-crested Cormorant

156/1/2026

Red-bellied Woodpecker

16/1/2026

Downy Woodpecker

16/1/2026

Hairy Woodpecker

26/1/2026

Eastern Wood-Pewee

46/1/2026

Alder Flycatcher

16/1/2026

Willow Flycatcher

26/1/2026

Eastern Phoebe

16/1/2026

Great Crested Flycatcher

16/1/2026

Yellow-throated Vireo

16/1/2026

Eastern Warbling Vireo

16/1/2026

Red-eyed Vireo

36/1/2026

Blue Jay

206/1/2026

Birding Tips

  1. 1

    Listen for vocalizations to locate canopy-dwelling warblers and vireos.

  2. 2

    Check forest edges and clearings for flycatchers and thrushes.

  3. 3

    Visit during mid-May for peak warbler migration.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit Derby Hill Hawk Watch - North Lookout for birding?
The best months to visit Derby Hill Hawk Watch - North Lookout for birding are April-May, September-October. The best seasons are Spring and Fall.
What birds can I see at Derby Hill Hawk Watch - North Lookout?
Notable species at Derby Hill Hawk Watch - North Lookout include Canada Goose, Common Goldeneye, Red-breasted Merganser, Mourning Dove, Ring-billed Gull. The area supports forest, wetland habitats.
How difficult is birding at Derby Hill Hawk Watch - North Lookout?
Birding at Derby Hill Hawk Watch - North Lookout is rated as Moderate. Some trails may require moderate fitness and basic hiking ability.
What amenities are available at Derby Hill Hawk Watch - North Lookout?
Derby Hill Hawk Watch - North Lookout offers the following amenities: Parking, Trails.