Jamesville Beach County Park

New York · Northeast

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Habitat

CoastalUrban Park

Best Seasons

Spring Fall

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

Downy Woodpecker Hairy Woodpecker American Crow Black-capped Chickadee White-breasted Nuthatch

Live Bird Data

Notable Sightings

Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days

American Coot

Fulica americana

7/21/2026Manlius Park Dr3 observed

Black-crowned Night Heron

Nycticorax nycticorax

7/16/2026400 Spencer St, Syracuse US-NY 43.05766, -76.163561 observed

Common Loon

Gavia immer

7/15/2026Owasco Zimm2 observed

Solitary Sandpiper

Tringa solitaria

7/13/2026Red Mill Rd. Swamp1 observed

Redhead

Aythya americana

7/12/2026Onondaga Lake Park--Marshy Spits Area1 observed

Gadwall

Mareca strepera

7/11/2026Onondaga Lake Park--Marshy Spits Area1 observed

Red Crossbill

Loxia curvirostra

7/8/2026Morgan Hill SF--Shackham Rd., north (Onondaga Co.)1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Mourning Dove

27/8/2026

Killdeer

37/8/2026

Great Blue Heron

17/8/2026

Red-bellied Woodpecker

17/8/2026

Downy Woodpecker

17/8/2026

Northern Flicker

17/8/2026

Eastern Wood-Pewee

17/8/2026

Eastern Kingbird

17/8/2026

Blue Jay

17/8/2026

American Crow

27/8/2026

Black-capped Chickadee

17/8/2026

Northern House Wren

17/8/2026

European Starling

27/8/2026

Gray Catbird

27/8/2026

American Robin

67/8/2026

American Goldfinch

37/8/2026

Song Sparrow

27/8/2026

Swamp Sparrow

27/8/2026

Baltimore Oriole

17/8/2026

Red-winged Blackbird

257/8/2026

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.

Amenities

Parking

Restrooms

Trails

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New York Birding Guide

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Birding Guides

Fall Bird Migration Guide

10 min read

Bird Identification: The Four Keys

11 min read

Beginner's Guide to Birdwatching

8 min read

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.