Coastal birding habitat

El Dorado Beach Preserve

New York · Northeast

Habitat
Coastal
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

April-May, September-October

About This Location

El Dorado Beach Preserve is a productive birding destination in New York, with 248 species recorded on eBird. This coastal 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

Bay-breasted Warbler

Setophaga castanea

6/2/2026Selkirk Shores SP--Pine Grove Boat Launch1 observed

Acadian Flycatcher

Empidonax virescens

6/2/2026Selkirk Shores SP--Pine Grove Boat Launch2 observed

Fish Crow

Corvus ossifragus

5/31/2026102 Woolsey Street, Sackets Harbor, New York, US (43.945, -76.118)1 observed

Blue-winged Teal

Spatula discors

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

Palm Warbler

Setophaga palmarum

5/26/2026NFC Station21 observed

Black-crowned Night Heron

Nycticorax nycticorax

5/22/2026Home1 observed

Pine Siskin

Spinus pinus

5/21/2026Selkirk Shores SP--Pine Grove Boat Launch1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Mourning Dove

35/30/2026

Spotted Sandpiper

15/30/2026

Ring-billed Gull

2505/30/2026

Caspian Tern

35/30/2026

Double-crested Cormorant

505/30/2026

Belted Kingfisher

15/30/2026

Hairy Woodpecker

25/30/2026

Eastern Wood-Pewee

15/30/2026

Eastern Warbling Vireo

35/30/2026

Red-eyed Vireo

35/30/2026

Blue Jay

25/30/2026

Black-capped Chickadee

25/30/2026

Bank Swallow

15/30/2026

Brown Creeper

15/30/2026

Northern House Wren

35/30/2026

Gray Catbird

45/30/2026

Brown Thrasher

15/30/2026

American Robin

45/30/2026

Cedar Waxwing

35/30/2026

American Goldfinch

25/30/2026

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 El Dorado Beach Preserve for birding?
The best months to visit El Dorado Beach Preserve for birding are April-May, September-October. The best seasons are Spring and Fall.
What birds can I see at El Dorado Beach Preserve?
Notable species at El Dorado Beach Preserve include Sanderling, Brown Pelican, Osprey, Royal Tern, Willet. The area supports coastal habitats.
How difficult is birding at El Dorado Beach Preserve?
Birding at El Dorado Beach Preserve is rated as Moderate. Some trails may require moderate fitness and basic hiking ability.
What amenities are available at El Dorado Beach Preserve?
El Dorado Beach Preserve offers the following amenities: Parking, Restrooms, Trails, Visitor Center.