Gilgo Beach
New York · Northeast
About This Location
Gilgo Beach is a productive birding destination in New York, with 251 species recorded on eBird. This coastal habitat attracts Brant, Canada Goose, and Mute Swan among many others. Spring and fall migration bring waves of warblers and shorebirds through the area.
Location
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Live Bird Data
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Notable Sightings
Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days
Tufted Duck
Aythya fuligula
Baltimore Oriole
Icterus galbula
Purple Finch
Haemorhous purpureus
Willet
Tringa semipalmata
Wild Turkey
Meleagris gallopavo
Northern Yellow Warbler
Setophaga aestiva
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Brant
Canada Goose
American Oystercatcher
Laughing Gull
Ring-billed Gull
American Herring Gull
Great Black-backed Gull
Forster's Tern
Double-crested Cormorant
Great Egret
Osprey
Tree Swallow
European Starling
Red-winged Blackbird
Brown-headed Cowbird
Common Grackle
Boat-tailed Grackle
Birding Tips
- 1
Check rocky shorelines and jetties at low tide for shorebirds.
- 2
Scan offshore waters with a spotting scope for seabirds and waterfowl.
- 3
Visit during mid-May for peak warbler migration.
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