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
Long-billed Dowitcher
Limnodromus scolopaceus
Baird's Sandpiper
Calidris bairdii
White-faced Ibis
Plegadis chihi
Sora
Porzana carolina
Bufflehead
Bucephala albeola
Lesser Black-backed Gull
Larus fuscus
Cliff Swallow
Petrochelidon pyrrhonota
Louisiana Waterthrush
Parkesia motacilla
Tricolored Heron
Egretta tricolor
Black Scoter
Melanitta americana
Savannah Sparrow (Savannah)
Passerculus sandwichensis
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Canada Goose
Mallard
Rock Pigeon
Mourning Dove
American Oystercatcher
Black-bellied Plover
Killdeer
Semipalmated Plover
Short-billed Dowitcher
Willet
Greater Yellowlegs
Sanderling
Laughing Gull
Black Skimmer
Gull-billed Tern
Common Tern
Double-crested Cormorant
Osprey
Barn Swallow
Song Sparrow
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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