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

Black-bellied Whistling-Duck

Dendrocygna autumnalis

7/18/2026College Point Wetlands (formerly Flushing Airport)2 observed

Manx Shearwater

Puffinus puffinus

7/18/202640.46728, -73.890012 observed

Tricolored Heron

Egretta tricolor

7/18/2026Captree Island3 observed

Louisiana Waterthrush

Parkesia motacilla

7/18/2026Canarsie Beach Park1 observed

Royal Tern

Thalasseus maximus

7/18/2026Plumb Beach3 observed

Western Sandpiper

Calidris mauri

7/18/2026Jones Beach SP--West End1 observed

Bufflehead

Bucephala albeola

7/18/2026Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge--East Pond1 observed

Piping Plover

Charadrius melodus

7/18/2026Plumb Beach1 observed

Baird's Sandpiper

Calidris bairdii

7/17/2026Plumb Beach1 observed

Cliff Swallow

Petrochelidon pyrrhonota

7/17/2026Manhasset - Private: No Access12 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Mourning Dove

67/14/2026

Willet

17/14/2026

Laughing Gull

47/14/2026

American Herring Gull

57/14/2026

Great Black-backed Gull

27/14/2026

Black Skimmer

147/14/2026

Double-crested Cormorant

17/14/2026

Osprey

17/14/2026

American Robin

17/14/2026

Red-winged Blackbird

37/14/2026

American Oystercatcher

107/13/2026

Hudsonian Whimbrel

17/13/2026

Short-billed Dowitcher

17/13/2026

Spotted Sandpiper

17/13/2026

Greater Yellowlegs

27/13/2026

Least Sandpiper

17/13/2026

Least Tern

17/13/2026

Common Tern

17/13/2026

Snowy Egret

17/13/2026

Great Egret

27/13/2026

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 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.