Coastal birding habitat

Lido Beach Passive Nature Area

New York · Northeast

Habitat
Coastal
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

April-May, September-October

About This Location

Lido Beach Passive Nature Area is a productive birding destination in New York, with 238 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

Least Sandpiper

Calidris minutilla

6/3/2026Plumb Beach1 observed

Short-billed Dowitcher (griseus)

Limnodromus griseus

6/3/2026Plumb Beach1 observed

Nelson's Sparrow

Ammospiza nelsoni

6/3/2026Plumb Beach3 observed

Wilson's Phalarope

Phalaropus tricolor

6/3/2026Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge--East Pond, south end2 observed

Pectoral Sandpiper

Calidris melanotos

6/3/2026Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge--East Pond, south end1 observed

Black Tern

Chlidonias niger

6/3/2026Nickerson Beach1 observed

Merlin

Falco columbarius

6/3/2026Plumb Beach1 observed

Long-tailed Duck

Clangula hyemalis

6/3/2026Jones Beach SP--Coast Guard Station1 observed

Piping Plover

Charadrius melodus

6/3/2026Plumb Beach1 observed

Nelson's Sparrow (Atlantic Coast)

Ammospiza nelsoni

6/3/2026Idlewild Park1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Brant

26/3/2026

Canada Goose

46/3/2026

Willet

26/3/2026

Laughing Gull

36/3/2026

Black Skimmer

16/3/2026

Least Tern

16/3/2026

Double-crested Cormorant

26/3/2026

Glossy Ibis

26/3/2026

Black-crowned Night Heron

26/3/2026

Snowy Egret

36/3/2026

Great Egret

36/3/2026

Monk Parakeet

46/3/2026

Tree Swallow

46/3/2026

Purple Martin

36/3/2026

Gray Catbird

46/3/2026

Northern Mockingbird

36/3/2026

American Robin

46/3/2026

House Finch

16/3/2026

Red-winged Blackbird

46/3/2026

Common Yellowthroat

26/3/2026

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 Lido Beach Passive Nature Area for birding?
The best months to visit Lido Beach Passive Nature Area for birding are April-May, September-October. The best seasons are Spring and Fall.
What birds can I see at Lido Beach Passive Nature Area?
Notable species at Lido Beach Passive Nature Area include Brant, Canada Goose, American Black Duck, Greater Scaup, Long-tailed Duck. The area supports coastal habitats.
How difficult is birding at Lido Beach Passive Nature Area?
Birding at Lido Beach Passive Nature Area is rated as Moderate. Some trails may require moderate fitness and basic hiking ability.
What amenities are available at Lido Beach Passive Nature Area?
Lido Beach Passive Nature Area offers the following amenities: Parking, Trails.