Jones Beach State Park - West End
New York · Northeast
Easy
April-May, September-October
Parking $10 (summer), free off-season
Open daily, dawn to dusk
About This Location
Jones Beach State Park - West End is a productive birding destination in New York, with 322 species recorded on eBird. This coastal habitat attracts Brant, Canada Goose, and American Black Duck 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
Wilson's Phalarope
Phalaropus tricolor
Pectoral Sandpiper
Calidris melanotos
Hudsonian Whimbrel
Numenius hudsonicus
White-throated Sparrow
Zonotrichia albicollis
Arctic Tern
Sterna paradisaea
Least Bittern
Botaurus exilis
Lincoln's Sparrow
Melospiza lincolnii
Bald Eagle
Haliaeetus leucocephalus
Black Vulture
Coragyps atratus
Black-throated Green Warbler
Setophaga virens
Acadian Flycatcher
Empidonax virescens
Black-throated Blue Warbler
Setophaga caerulescens
Swainson's Thrush
Catharus ustulatus
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Canada Goose
Mallard
Black-bellied Plover
Willet
White-rumped Sandpiper
Least Sandpiper
Pectoral Sandpiper
Semipalmated Sandpiper
Osprey
Tree Swallow
European Starling
Gray Catbird
Brown Thrasher
Northern Mockingbird
American Robin
Song Sparrow
Red-winged Blackbird
Common Grackle
Northern Yellow Warbler
Surf Scoter
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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Consider purchasing an annual parks pass if you plan to visit multiple times.
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Onshore winds can push pelagic species closer to shore, making post-storm days excellent for rarities.
Amenities
Nearby Attractions
- Nickerson Beach
- Tobay Beach
- Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge
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