Forest birding habitat

Fort Wadsworth

New York · Northeast

Habitat
ForestWetland
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

April-May, September-October

About This Location

Fort Wadsworth is a productive birding destination in New York, with 225 species recorded on eBird. This forest and wetland habitat attracts Brant, Canada Goose, and Gadwall 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

Boat-tailed Grackle

Quiscalus major

6/3/2026Meadowlands IBA--Valley Brook Ave.1 observed

Least Sandpiper

Calidris minutilla

6/3/2026Plumb Beach1 observed

Short-billed Dowitcher (griseus)

Limnodromus griseus

6/3/2026Plumb Beach1 observed

Nelson's Sparrow

Ammospiza nelsoni

6/3/2026Plumb Beach3 observed

Wilson's Phalarope

Phalaropus tricolor

6/3/2026Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge--East Pond, south end2 observed

Northern Rough-winged Swallow

Stelgidopteryx serripennis

6/3/2026Green-Wood Cemetery, Brooklyn2 observed

Pectoral Sandpiper

Calidris melanotos

6/3/2026Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge--East Pond, south end1 observed

White-throated Sparrow

Zonotrichia albicollis

6/3/2026South Mountain Reservation below Crest Drive1 observed

Blue-headed Vireo

Vireo solitarius

6/3/2026Yanticaw Park1 observed

Pine Siskin

Spinus pinus

6/3/2026Yanticaw Park1 observed

Mourning Warbler

Geothlypis philadelphia

6/3/2026Prospect Park1 observed

Merlin

Falco columbarius

6/3/2026Plumb Beach1 observed

Yellow-rumped Warbler (Myrtle)

Setophaga coronata

6/3/2026Prospect Park1 observed

Yellow-bellied Flycatcher

Empidonax flaviventris

6/3/2026Prospect Park1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Canada Goose

606/3/2026

Mallard

86/3/2026

Rock Pigeon

76/3/2026

Mourning Dove

96/3/2026

Chimney Swift

26/3/2026

Spotted Sandpiper

26/3/2026

Laughing Gull

16/3/2026

Ring-billed Gull

106/3/2026

American Herring Gull

186/3/2026

Great Black-backed Gull

26/3/2026

Double-crested Cormorant

86/3/2026

Glossy Ibis

16/3/2026

Black-crowned Night Heron

16/3/2026

Little Blue Heron

16/3/2026

Snowy Egret

36/3/2026

Great Egret

36/3/2026

Osprey

16/3/2026

Red-bellied Woodpecker

16/3/2026

Downy Woodpecker

16/3/2026

Willow Flycatcher

16/3/2026

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 Fort Wadsworth for birding?
The best months to visit Fort Wadsworth for birding are April-May, September-October. The best seasons are Spring and Fall.
What birds can I see at Fort Wadsworth?
Notable species at Fort Wadsworth include Brant, Canada Goose, Gadwall, American Black Duck, Greater Scaup. The area supports forest, wetland habitats.
How difficult is birding at Fort Wadsworth?
Birding at Fort Wadsworth is rated as Moderate. Some trails may require moderate fitness and basic hiking ability.
What amenities are available at Fort Wadsworth?
Fort Wadsworth offers the following amenities: Parking, Trails.