Esopus Meadows Lighthouse Park

New York · Northeast

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Habitat

Urban Park

Best Seasons

Spring Fall

Difficulty

Easy

Best Months

April-May, September-October

About This Location

Esopus Meadows Lighthouse Park is a productive birding destination in New York, with 207 species recorded on eBird. This urban park habitat attracts Bald Eagle, Black-capped Chickadee, and White-throated Sparrow among many others. Spring and fall migration bring waves of warblers and shorebirds through the area.

Location

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Notable Species

Bald Eagle Black-capped Chickadee White-throated Sparrow Northern Cardinal Red-bellied Woodpecker

Live Bird Data

Notable Sightings

Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days

Brown Booby

Sula leucogaster

7/18/2026Hudson River Bouy1 observed

Bonaparte's Gull

Chroicocephalus philadelphia

7/17/2026Mills-Norrie SP--Norrie Point1 observed

Yellow-bellied Flycatcher

Empidonax flaviventris

7/15/20261–59 Upper Byrdcliffe Way, Woodstock US-NY 42.05628, -74.137532 observed

Red Crossbill

Loxia curvirostra

7/9/2026193 Fowler Road, Millbrook, NY1 observed

Sharp-shinned Hawk

Accipiter striatus

7/5/2026Cary Institute of Ecosystem Studies1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Mourning Dove

57/13/2026

Downy Woodpecker

17/13/2026

Eastern Kingbird

67/13/2026

Red-eyed Vireo

27/13/2026

Tufted Titmouse

47/13/2026

Carolina Wren

17/13/2026

American Robin

27/13/2026

Cedar Waxwing

7/13/2026

American Goldfinch

37/13/2026

Orchard Oriole

27/13/2026

Red-winged Blackbird

7/13/2026

Common Grackle

7/13/2026

Northern Cardinal

17/13/2026

Canada Goose

287/11/2026

Ruby-throated Hummingbird

17/11/2026

Ring-billed Gull

27/11/2026

Double-crested Cormorant

97/11/2026

Great Blue Heron

47/11/2026

Osprey

27/11/2026

Red-bellied Woodpecker

27/11/2026

Birding Tips

1
Visit at dawn for peak songbird activity before crowds arrive.
2
Check flowering trees and berry-producing shrubs for seasonal migrants.
3
Visit during mid-May for peak warbler migration.

Amenities

Parking

Restrooms

Trails

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Birding Guides

Fall Bird Migration Guide

10 min read

Where to See Bald Eagles

11 min read

Bird Identification: The Four Keys

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Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit Esopus Meadows Lighthouse Park for birding?▼

The best months to visit Esopus Meadows Lighthouse Park for birding are April-May, September-October. The best seasons are Spring and Fall.

What birds can I see at Esopus Meadows Lighthouse Park?▼

Notable species at Esopus Meadows Lighthouse Park include Bald Eagle, Black-capped Chickadee, White-throated Sparrow, Northern Cardinal, Red-bellied Woodpecker. The area supports urban park habitats.

How difficult is birding at Esopus Meadows Lighthouse Park?▼

Birding at Esopus Meadows Lighthouse Park is rated as Easy. The trails and viewing areas are accessible for birders of all experience levels.

What amenities are available at Esopus Meadows Lighthouse Park?▼

Esopus Meadows Lighthouse Park offers the following amenities: Parking, Restrooms, Trails.