Lake birding habitat

Long Point State Park (Cayuga Lake)

New York · Northeast

Habitat
Lake
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Easy

Best Months

April-May, September-October

About This Location

Long Point State Park (Cayuga Lake) is a productive birding destination in New York, with 217 species recorded on eBird. This lake habitat attracts Redhead, Greater Scaup, and Lesser Scaup 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

Common Tern

Sterna hirundo

6/1/2026Myers Point1 observed

Bonaparte's Gull

Chroicocephalus philadelphia

6/1/2026Myers Point2 observed

Arctic Tern

Sterna paradisaea

6/1/2026Myers Point1 observed

Northern Parula

Setophaga americana

5/31/2026Lake Road, South Bend to Bluffs1 observed

Tennessee Warbler

Leiothlypis peregrina

5/31/2026Lake Road, South Bend to Bluffs1 observed

Little Gull

Hydrocoloeus minutus

5/31/2026Geneva Lakefront Park1 observed

Sedge Wren

Cistothorus stellaris

5/31/2026Montezuma NWR--Wildlife Drive1 observed

Merlin

Falco columbarius

5/31/20268237 Main St, Interlaken US-NY 42.62562, -76.721271 observed

Common Tern (hirundo/tibetana)

Sterna hirundo

5/31/2026FLX Marine (private), Union Springs6 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Osprey

16/1/2026

Canada Goose

205/31/2026

Mallard

25/31/2026

Common Merganser

25/31/2026

Ring-necked Pheasant

15/31/2026

American Herring Gull

85/31/2026

Caspian Tern

25/31/2026

Common Loon

25/31/2026

Double-crested Cormorant

65/31/2026

Green Heron

25/31/2026

Great Blue Heron

15/31/2026

Turkey Vulture

15/31/2026

Eastern Kingbird

15/31/2026

Eastern Warbling Vireo

15/31/2026

American Crow

15/31/2026

Barn Swallow

35/31/2026

Gray Catbird

15/31/2026

Chipping Sparrow

15/31/2026

Orchard Oriole

15/31/2026

Northern Yellow Warbler

15/31/2026

Birding Tips

  1. 1

    Scan the water surface methodically for diving ducks, loons, and grebes.

  2. 2

    Check the shoreline and mudflats for shorebirds and wading birds.

  3. 3

    Visit during mid-May for peak warbler migration.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit Long Point State Park (Cayuga Lake) for birding?
The best months to visit Long Point State Park (Cayuga Lake) for birding are April-May, September-October. The best seasons are Spring and Fall.
What birds can I see at Long Point State Park (Cayuga Lake)?
Notable species at Long Point State Park (Cayuga Lake) include Redhead, Greater Scaup, Lesser Scaup, Bufflehead, Common Goldeneye. The area supports lake habitats.
How difficult is birding at Long Point State Park (Cayuga Lake)?
Birding at Long Point State Park (Cayuga Lake) is rated as Easy. The trails and viewing areas are accessible for birders of all experience levels.
What amenities are available at Long Point State Park (Cayuga Lake)?
Long Point State Park (Cayuga Lake) offers the following amenities: Parking, Restrooms, Trails, Visitor Center.