Jones Beach State Park
New York · Northeast
Easy
April-May, September-October
$10 parking
Open daily, dawn to dusk
About This Location
Jones Beach State Park is a productive birding destination in New York, with 323 species recorded on eBird. This coastal habitat attracts Snowy Owl, Brant, and Canada Goose 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
Cliff Swallow
Petrochelidon pyrrhonota
Bufflehead
Bucephala albeola
Willet (Western)
Tringa semipalmata
Ruff
Calidris pugnax
Sora
Porzana carolina
Western Sandpiper
Calidris mauri
Black Vulture
Coragyps atratus
Curlew Sandpiper
Calidris ferruginea
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Canada Goose
Northern Shoveler
Mallard
Mourning Dove
Chimney Swift
American Oystercatcher
Black-bellied Plover
Killdeer
Semipalmated Plover
Short-billed Dowitcher
Lesser Yellowlegs
Willet
Greater Yellowlegs
Sanderling
Least Sandpiper
Semipalmated Sandpiper
Laughing Gull
American Herring Gull
Great Black-backed Gull
Black Skimmer
Birding Tips
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Check rocky shorelines and jetties at low tide for shorebirds.
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Scan offshore waters with a spotting scope for seabirds and waterfowl.
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Visit during mid-May for peak warbler migration.
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Purchase your day pass online in advance to avoid wait times at the entrance station.
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Onshore winds can push pelagic species closer to shore, making post-storm days excellent for rarities.
Amenities
Nearby Attractions
- Theodore Roosevelt Nature Center
- Tobay Beach
- Massapequa Preserve
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