Coastal birding habitat

Jamesville Beach County Park

New York · Northeast

Habitat
CoastalUrban Park
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Easy

Best Months

April-May, September-October

About This Location

Jamesville Beach County Park is a productive birding destination in New York, with 205 species recorded on eBird. This coastal and urban park habitat attracts Downy Woodpecker, Hairy Woodpecker, and American Crow 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

Lesser Scaup

Aythya affinis

6/2/2026West Shore Trail from Orange parking to the Amphitheater1 observed

Wilson's Warbler

Cardellina pusilla

6/1/2026Home - 4810 Cook Rd1 observed

Prairie Warbler

Setophaga discolor

5/31/2026Green Lakes State Park, Fayetteville US-NY 43.04451, -75.990131 observed

Ruddy Turnstone

Arenaria interpres

5/31/2026Joseph F. William Memorial Park1 observed

Yellow-breasted Chat

Icteria virens

5/31/2026Labrador Hollow Unique Area (Onondaga Co.)1 observed

White-rumped Sandpiper

Calidris fuscicollis

5/31/2026Oneida Shores County Park (general)1 observed

Red-necked Phalarope

Phalaropus lobatus

5/30/2026Joseph F. William Memorial Park1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Canada Goose

596/2/2026

Mourning Dove

36/2/2026

Chimney Swift

26/2/2026

Killdeer

36/2/2026

Spotted Sandpiper

16/2/2026

Least Sandpiper

16/2/2026

Common Tern

16/2/2026

Double-crested Cormorant

26/2/2026

Green Heron

16/2/2026

Turkey Vulture

56/2/2026

Red-bellied Woodpecker

26/2/2026

Downy Woodpecker

16/2/2026

Northern Flicker

16/2/2026

Eastern Wood-Pewee

26/2/2026

Eastern Kingbird

16/2/2026

Eastern Warbling Vireo

26/2/2026

Blue Jay

26/2/2026

Black-capped Chickadee

16/2/2026

Tufted Titmouse

16/2/2026

Tree Swallow

36/2/2026

Birding Tips

  1. 1

    Check rocky shorelines and jetties at low tide for shorebirds.

  2. 2

    Scan offshore waters with a spotting scope for seabirds and waterfowl.

  3. 3

    Visit during mid-May for peak warbler migration.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit Jamesville Beach County Park for birding?
The best months to visit Jamesville Beach County Park for birding are April-May, September-October. The best seasons are Spring and Fall.
What birds can I see at Jamesville Beach County Park?
Notable species at Jamesville Beach County Park include Downy Woodpecker, Hairy Woodpecker, American Crow, Black-capped Chickadee, White-breasted Nuthatch. The area supports coastal, urban park habitats.
How difficult is birding at Jamesville Beach County Park?
Birding at Jamesville Beach County Park is rated as Easy. The trails and viewing areas are accessible for birders of all experience levels.
What amenities are available at Jamesville Beach County Park?
Jamesville Beach County Park offers the following amenities: Parking, Restrooms, Trails.