Five Rivers EEC
New York · Northeast
Moderate
April-May, September-October
Free
Grounds: dawn to dusk daily; Center: Mon-Sat 9 AM - 4:30 PM
About This Location
Five Rivers EEC is a productive birding destination in New York, with 214 species recorded on eBird. This forest and wetland habitat attracts European Starling, Eastern Bluebird, and Cedar Waxwing 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
Red-headed Woodpecker
Melanerpes erythrocephalus
White-rumped Sandpiper
Calidris fuscicollis
Short-billed Dowitcher
Limnodromus griseus
Bonaparte's Gull
Chroicocephalus philadelphia
Yellow-crowned Night Heron
Nyctanassa violacea
Cerulean Warbler
Setophaga cerulea
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Turkey Vulture
Northern Flicker
Eastern Wood-Pewee
Red-eyed Vireo
Northern House Wren
Gray Catbird
Eastern Bluebird
Wood Thrush
American Robin
House Sparrow
American Goldfinch
Song Sparrow
Red-winged Blackbird
Common Yellowthroat
Northern Cardinal
Mourning Dove
Green Heron
Yellow-bellied Sapsucker
Willow Flycatcher
Eastern Kingbird
Birding Tips
- 1
Listen for vocalizations to locate canopy-dwelling warblers and vireos.
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Check forest edges and clearings for flycatchers and thrushes.
- 3
Visit during mid-May for peak warbler migration.
- 4
Bring insect repellent — wetland areas can have significant mosquito activity, especially in warmer months.
- 5
Waterproof boots are recommended as trails near marshes can be muddy, especially after rain.
Amenities
Nearby Attractions
- Albany Pine Bush Preserve
- Normans Kill Preserve
- Corning Preserve
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