Wetland birding habitat

Great Vly Wildlife Management Area - West Camp Road

New York · Northeast

Habitat
Wetland
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

April-May, September-October

About This Location

Great Vly Wildlife Management Area - West Camp Road is a productive birding destination in New York, with 215 species recorded on eBird. This wetland habitat attracts Red-winged Blackbird and Red-tailed Hawk 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

Acadian Flycatcher

Empidonax virescens

6/3/2026Friar Tuck Lake1 observed

Ring-necked Duck

Aythya collaris

6/2/2026Great Vly WMA--West Camp Rd.1 observed

Red Crossbill

Loxia curvirostra

6/2/2026Spruceton Trail to FireTower2 observed

Yellow-crowned Night Heron

Nyctanassa violacea

6/1/2026597 Abeel St, Kingston US-NY 41.90852, -74.004691 observed

Red Knot

Calidris canutus

6/1/2026Saugerties Lighthouse1 observed

Brant

Branta bernicla

6/1/2026Kingston Point Rail Trail, Trolley Section150 observed

Ring-necked Pheasant

Phasianus colchicus

6/1/2026349 Tishauser Road, Hudson, New York, US (42.246, -73.698)1 observed

Bicknell's Thrush

Catharus bicknelli

6/1/2026Hunter Mt. Loop Trail1 observed

Ruddy Turnstone

Arenaria interpres

5/27/2026Kingston Point Rail Trail, Trolley Section3 observed

Black Tern

Chlidonias niger

5/25/2026Rhinecliff Landing Park2 observed

Short-billed Dowitcher

Limnodromus griseus

5/25/2026Rhinecliff Landing Park1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Canada Goose

16/2/2026

Wood Duck

56/2/2026

Mallard

26/2/2026

Mourning Dove

26/2/2026

Green Heron

16/2/2026

Great Blue Heron

26/2/2026

Downy Woodpecker

16/2/2026

Great Crested Flycatcher

16/2/2026

Eastern Kingbird

16/2/2026

Eastern Warbling Vireo

36/2/2026

Red-eyed Vireo

26/2/2026

American Crow

16/2/2026

Black-capped Chickadee

16/2/2026

Tree Swallow

66/2/2026

Barn Swallow

16/2/2026

White-breasted Nuthatch

16/2/2026

European Starling

46/2/2026

Gray Catbird

16/2/2026

Wood Thrush

16/2/2026

American Robin

26/2/2026

Birding Tips

  1. 1

    Bring waterproof boots for marsh trails and muddy edges.

  2. 2

    Scan the edges of open water for herons, egrets, and rails at dawn.

  3. 3

    Visit during mid-May for peak warbler migration.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit Great Vly Wildlife Management Area - West Camp Road for birding?
The best months to visit Great Vly Wildlife Management Area - West Camp Road for birding are April-May, September-October. The best seasons are Spring and Fall.
What birds can I see at Great Vly Wildlife Management Area - West Camp Road?
Notable species at Great Vly Wildlife Management Area - West Camp Road include Great Blue Heron, Red-winged Blackbird, Mallard, Green Heron, Virginia Rail. The area supports wetland habitats.
How difficult is birding at Great Vly Wildlife Management Area - West Camp Road?
Birding at Great Vly Wildlife Management Area - West Camp Road is rated as Moderate. Some trails may require moderate fitness and basic hiking ability.
What amenities are available at Great Vly Wildlife Management Area - West Camp Road?
Great Vly Wildlife Management Area - West Camp Road offers the following amenities: Parking, Trails.