Wetland birding habitat

Lakeview Wildlife Management Area

New York · Northeast

Habitat
Wetland
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

April-May, September-October

About This Location

Lakeview Wildlife Management Area is a productive birding destination in New York, with 208 species recorded on eBird. This wetland habitat attracts Mute Swan, Ring-billed Gull, and American Herring Gull 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

Bay-breasted Warbler

Setophaga castanea

6/2/2026Selkirk Shores SP--Pine Grove Boat Launch1 observed

Acadian Flycatcher

Empidonax virescens

6/2/2026Selkirk Shores SP--Pine Grove Boat Launch2 observed

Orchard Oriole

Icterus spurius

6/2/2026Derby Hill Hawk Watch--North Lookout1 observed

Fish Crow

Corvus ossifragus

5/31/2026102 Woolsey Street, Sackets Harbor, New York, US (43.945, -76.118)1 observed

Blue-winged Teal

Spatula discors

5/29/20263307–3333 CR-15, Pulaski US-NY 43.63104, -76.189912 observed

Pine Siskin

Spinus pinus

5/26/2026Derby Hill Hawk Watch--North Lookout1 observed

Palm Warbler

Setophaga palmarum

5/26/2026NFC Station21 observed

Bufflehead

Bucephala albeola

5/25/2026Derby Hill Hawk Watch--North Lookout2 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Canada Goose

106/1/2026

Ring-billed Gull

26/1/2026

Caspian Tern

26/1/2026

Great Blue Heron

16/1/2026

Eastern Wood-Pewee

26/1/2026

Alder Flycatcher

16/1/2026

Willow Flycatcher

26/1/2026

Great Crested Flycatcher

16/1/2026

Eastern Kingbird

26/1/2026

Eastern Warbling Vireo

46/1/2026

Red-eyed Vireo

26/1/2026

Black-capped Chickadee

26/1/2026

Northern House Wren

26/1/2026

Sedge Wren

16/1/2026

European Starling

26/1/2026

Gray Catbird

26/1/2026

Veery

16/1/2026

American Robin

36/1/2026

Cedar Waxwing

16/1/2026

American Goldfinch

26/1/2026

Birding Tips

  1. 1

    Bring waterproof boots for marsh trails and muddy edges.

  2. 2

    Scan the edges of open water for herons, egrets, and rails at dawn.

  3. 3

    Visit during mid-May for peak warbler migration.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit Lakeview Wildlife Management Area for birding?
The best months to visit Lakeview Wildlife Management Area for birding are April-May, September-October. The best seasons are Spring and Fall.
What birds can I see at Lakeview Wildlife Management Area?
Notable species at Lakeview Wildlife Management Area include Mute Swan, Ring-billed Gull, American Herring Gull, Great Black-backed Gull, Blue Jay. The area supports wetland habitats.
How difficult is birding at Lakeview Wildlife Management Area?
Birding at Lakeview Wildlife Management Area is rated as Moderate. Some trails may require moderate fitness and basic hiking ability.
What amenities are available at Lakeview Wildlife Management Area?
Lakeview Wildlife Management Area offers the following amenities: Parking, Trails.