Forest birding habitat

Golden Hill State Park

New York · Northeast

Habitat
ForestWetland
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Easy

Best Months

April-May, September-October

About This Location

Golden Hill State Park is a productive birding destination in New York, with 244 species recorded on eBird. This forest and wetland habitat attracts Canada Goose, Canvasback, and Long-tailed Duck 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

Northern House Wren

Troglodytes aedon

4/18/2026Yard Area 12534 Hemlock Ridge Road Medina NY1 observed

Eurasian Wigeon

Mareca penelope

4/17/2026Iroquois NWR--Cayuga Overlook1 observed

Common Gallinule

Gallinula galeata

4/16/2026Iroquois NWR--Cayuga Overlook1 observed

Gray Catbird

Dumetella carolinensis

4/15/2026Countyline Road Pond1 observed

Trumpeter Swan

Cygnus buccinator

4/12/2026Iroquois NWR--Ringneck Marsh3 observed

Cackling Goose

Branta hutchinsii

4/12/202614098, Lyndonville US-NY (43.3446,-78.4536)1 observed

Palm Warbler

Setophaga palmarum

4/12/2026Lower Lake Rd. X Burgess Rd. fields1 observed

Brown Thrasher

Toxostoma rufum

4/12/2026Lower Lake Rd. X Burgess Rd. fields1 observed

Fish Crow

Corvus ossifragus

4/12/2026Oak Orchard River Road1 observed

Pine Warbler

Setophaga pinus

4/11/2026Krull County Park2 observed

Red-throated Loon

Gavia stellata

4/10/2026Tonawanda WMA--Klossen Marsh1 observed

Neotropic Cormorant

Nannopterum brasilianum

4/9/2026Iroquois NWR--Mallard Overlook1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Canada Goose

104/18/2026

White-winged Scoter

24/18/2026

Long-tailed Duck

24/18/2026

Bufflehead

354/18/2026

Common Goldeneye

24/18/2026

Common Merganser

24/18/2026

Red-breasted Merganser

254/18/2026

Rock Pigeon

14/18/2026

Mourning Dove

54/18/2026

Ring-billed Gull

404/18/2026

American Herring Gull

54/18/2026

Common Loon

34/18/2026

Double-crested Cormorant

3004/18/2026

Turkey Vulture

264/18/2026

Sharp-shinned Hawk

64/18/2026

Cooper's Hawk

14/18/2026

Red-bellied Woodpecker

14/18/2026

Downy Woodpecker

14/18/2026

Hairy Woodpecker

14/18/2026

Pileated Woodpecker

14/18/2026

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 Golden Hill State Park for birding?
The best months to visit Golden Hill State Park for birding are April-May, September-October. The best seasons are Spring and Fall.
What birds can I see at Golden Hill State Park?
Notable species at Golden Hill State Park include Canada Goose, Canvasback, Long-tailed Duck, Common Goldeneye, Common Merganser. The area supports forest, wetland habitats.
How difficult is birding at Golden Hill State Park?
Birding at Golden Hill State Park is rated as Easy. The trails and viewing areas are accessible for birders of all experience levels.
What amenities are available at Golden Hill State Park?
Golden Hill State Park offers the following amenities: Parking, Restrooms, Trails, Visitor Center.