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

Red-headed Woodpecker

Melanerpes erythrocephalus

7/20/2026Norie point1 observed

Brown Booby

Sula leucogaster

7/18/2026Hudson River Bouy1 observed

Bonaparte's Gull

Chroicocephalus philadelphia

7/16/2026Sleightsburg Spit2 observed

Yellow-bellied Flycatcher

Empidonax flaviventris

7/15/20261–59 Upper Byrdcliffe Way, Woodstock US-NY 42.05628, -74.137532 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Wood Duck

7/14/2026

Mallard

7/14/2026

Mourning Dove

47/14/2026

Virginia Rail

27/14/2026

Killdeer

47/14/2026

Spotted Sandpiper

17/14/2026

Solitary Sandpiper

27/14/2026

Least Sandpiper

17/14/2026

Green Heron

27/14/2026

Great Egret

17/14/2026

Great Blue Heron

147/14/2026

Red-bellied Woodpecker

27/14/2026

Downy Woodpecker

47/14/2026

Hairy Woodpecker

17/14/2026

Pileated Woodpecker

17/14/2026

Northern Flicker

17/14/2026

Eastern Wood-Pewee

37/14/2026

Willow Flycatcher

17/14/2026

Eastern Phoebe

17/14/2026

Eastern Kingbird

27/14/2026

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.