Grand Island
New York · Northeast
About This Location
Grand Island is a productive birding destination in New York, with 220 species recorded on eBird. This coastal habitat attracts Canada Goose, Tundra Swan, and Mallard 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
Merlin
Falco columbarius
Ruffed Grouse
Bonasa umbellus
Black Vulture
Coragyps atratus
Yellow-bellied Sapsucker
Sphyrapicus varius
Fish Crow
Corvus ossifragus
Sandhill Crane
Antigone canadensis
Acadian Flycatcher
Empidonax virescens
Grasshopper Sparrow
Ammodramus savannarum
Chestnut-sided Warbler
Setophaga pensylvanica
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Ring-billed Gull
Common Tern
Double-crested Cormorant
Tree Swallow
Purple Martin
Barn Swallow
Northern House Wren
American Robin
House Sparrow
Song Sparrow
Red-winged Blackbird
Common Grackle
Northern Cardinal
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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