Great Vly Wildlife Management Area - West Camp Road

New York · Northeast

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Habitat

Wetland

Best Seasons

Spring Fall

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

Great Blue Heron Red-winged Blackbird Mallard Green Heron Virginia Rail

Live Bird Data

Notable Sightings

Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days

Common Yellowthroat

Geothlypis trichas

4/14/202696 Mirror Lake Rd, Coxsackie US-NY 42.39448, -73.879431 observed

Red Crossbill

Loxia curvirostra

4/13/2026Bulls Head Pad1 observed

Surf Scoter

Melanitta perspicillata

4/12/2026Rhinecliff Landing Park1 observed

Black-throated Blue Warbler

Setophaga caerulescens

4/7/2026Vlei Marsh Preserve2 observed

Caspian Tern

Hydroprogne caspia

4/5/2026Coxsackie Boat Launch2 observed

Ruby-crowned Kinglet

Corthylio calendula

4/4/2026My Backyard1 observed

Brown Thrasher

Toxostoma rufum

4/4/202613 Warren Ave, West Coxsackie US-NY (42.3638,-73.8327)1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Canada Goose

4/13/2026

Wood Duck

44/13/2026

Mallard

54/13/2026

Green-winged Teal

64/13/2026

Ring-necked Duck

94/13/2026

Mourning Dove

14/13/2026

Virginia Rail

14/13/2026

Great Blue Heron

24/13/2026

Turkey Vulture

24/13/2026

Northern Harrier

14/13/2026

Bald Eagle

14/13/2026

Red-tailed Hawk

14/13/2026

Red-bellied Woodpecker

24/13/2026

Downy Woodpecker

14/13/2026

Pileated Woodpecker

14/13/2026

Northern Flicker

14/13/2026

Blue Jay

24/13/2026

American Crow

24/13/2026

Tufted Titmouse

54/13/2026

Tree Swallow

4/13/2026

Birding Tips

1
Bring waterproof boots for marsh trails and muddy edges.
2
Scan the edges of open water for herons, egrets, and rails at dawn.
3
Visit during mid-May for peak warbler migration.

Amenities

Parking

Trails

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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.