Coastal birding habitat

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

New York · Northeast

Habitat
CoastalLakeWetland
Best Seasons
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

Live Bird Data

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Notable Sightings

Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days

Glossy Ibis

Plegadis falcinellus

7/15/2026Montezuma (NMWMA)--Railroad Rd. Marshes1 observed

Acadian Flycatcher

Empidonax virescens

7/15/2026Gray Rd., btwn CR 25 and W 1st St.1 observed

Short-billed Dowitcher (griseus)

Limnodromus griseus

7/13/2026Montezuma (NMWMA)--Railroad Rd. Marshes2 observed

Short-billed Dowitcher (hendersoni)

Limnodromus griseus

7/13/2026Montezuma (NMWMA)--Railroad Rd. Marshes1 observed

Grasshopper Sparrow

Ammodramus savannarum

7/12/2026Montezuma (NMWMA)--Railroad Rd. Marshes1 observed

Black-crowned Night Heron

Nycticorax nycticorax

7/12/2026Lake Neatahwanta1 observed

Sedge Wren

Cistothorus stellaris

7/7/2026Montezuma (NMWMA)--Carncross Rd.1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Mourning Dove

37/13/2026

Downy Woodpecker

27/13/2026

Eastern Warbling Vireo

17/13/2026

Blue Jay

27/13/2026

American Crow

47/13/2026

Black-capped Chickadee

27/13/2026

White-breasted Nuthatch

27/13/2026

Northern House Wren

27/13/2026

Carolina Wren

17/13/2026

Gray Catbird

17/13/2026

Eastern Bluebird

27/13/2026

American Robin

37/13/2026

Cedar Waxwing

27/13/2026

House Sparrow

27/13/2026

House Finch

47/13/2026

American Goldfinch

67/13/2026

Chipping Sparrow

37/13/2026

Song Sparrow

27/13/2026

Baltimore Oriole

17/13/2026

Red-winged Blackbird

47/13/2026

Birding Tips

  1. 1

    Check rocky shorelines and jetties at low tide for shorebirds.

  2. 2

    Scan offshore waters with a spotting scope for seabirds and waterfowl.

  3. 3

    Visit during mid-May for peak warbler migration.

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.