Lake Shore Marshes Wildlife Management Area - Broadway Road (Scotts Bluff)

New York · Northeast

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Habitat

CoastalLakeWetland

Best Seasons

Spring Fall

Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

April-May, September-October

About This Location

Lake Shore Marshes Wildlife Management Area - Broadway Road (Scotts Bluff) is a productive birding destination in New York, with 219 species recorded on eBird. This coastal and lake habitat attracts Cooper's Hawk, Red-tailed Hawk, and Common Raven among many others. Spring and fall migration bring waves of warblers and shorebirds through the area.

Location

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Notable Species

Cooper's Hawk Red-tailed Hawk Common Raven

Live Bird Data

Notable Sightings

Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days

Bay-breasted Warbler

Setophaga castanea

5/31/2026West Barrier Bar County Park1 observed

Tennessee Warbler

Leiothlypis peregrina

5/31/2026West Barrier Bar County Park1 observed

Sedge Wren

Cistothorus stellaris

5/31/2026Montezuma (NMWMA)--Carncross Rd.1 observed

Lesser Scaup

Aythya affinis

5/31/2026Sodus Point beach and channel area2 observed

Prothonotary Warbler

Protonotaria citrea

5/30/2026Montezuma (NMWMA)--Howland Island--West1 observed

Fish Crow

Corvus ossifragus

5/30/2026Sterling Nature Center1 observed

Yellow-breasted Chat

Icteria virens

5/29/2026YARD 43.2826553, -76.80223611 observed

Black-and-white Warbler

Mniotilta varia

5/28/2026Savannah Spring Lake Rd., Carncross Rd. to Martens Tract2 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Wood Duck

25/26/2026

Turkey Vulture

355/26/2026

Osprey

25/26/2026

Northern Harrier

15/26/2026

Bald Eagle

155/26/2026

Broad-winged Hawk

955/26/2026

Red-tailed Hawk

25/26/2026

Veery

15/26/2026

Red-breasted Merganser

85/20/2026

Bonaparte's Gull

15/20/2026

Ring-billed Gull

45/20/2026

American Herring Gull

15/20/2026

Downy Woodpecker

25/20/2026

Great Crested Flycatcher

15/20/2026

Red-eyed Vireo

35/20/2026

Blue Jay

15/20/2026

American Crow

15/20/2026

Common Raven

15/20/2026

Black-capped Chickadee

15/20/2026

Bank Swallow

5/20/2026

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

Trails

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Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit Lake Shore Marshes Wildlife Management Area - Broadway Road (Scotts Bluff) for birding?▼

The best months to visit Lake Shore Marshes Wildlife Management Area - Broadway Road (Scotts Bluff) for birding are April-May, September-October. The best seasons are Spring and Fall.

What birds can I see at Lake Shore Marshes Wildlife Management Area - Broadway Road (Scotts Bluff)?▼

Notable species at Lake Shore Marshes Wildlife Management Area - Broadway Road (Scotts Bluff) include Cooper's Hawk, Red-tailed Hawk, Common Raven. The area supports coastal, lake, wetland habitats.

How difficult is birding at Lake Shore Marshes Wildlife Management Area - Broadway Road (Scotts Bluff)?▼

Birding at Lake Shore Marshes Wildlife Management Area - Broadway Road (Scotts Bluff) is rated as Moderate. Some trails may require moderate fitness and basic hiking ability.

What amenities are available at Lake Shore Marshes Wildlife Management Area - Broadway Road (Scotts Bluff)?▼

Lake Shore Marshes Wildlife Management Area - Broadway Road (Scotts Bluff) offers the following amenities: Parking, Trails.