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

Black Vulture

Coragyps atratus

7/19/2026Cayuga Lock and River Rd.1 observed

Common Goldeneye

Bucephala clangula

7/19/2026Cayuga Lock and River Rd.1 observed

Common Tern

Sterna hirundo

7/18/2026Myers Point Park1 observed

Bonaparte's Gull

Chroicocephalus philadelphia

7/17/2026Great Gully Brook Outlet2 observed

Ring-necked Duck

Aythya collaris

7/12/2026Montezuma NWR--Wildlife Drive1 observed

Lesser Black-backed Gull

Larus fuscus

7/12/2026Aurora--Paines Creek mouth1 observed

Short-billed Dowitcher

Limnodromus griseus

7/7/2026Myers Park, Lansing US-NY (42.5371,-76.5479)1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Ring-billed Gull

37/14/2026

American Herring Gull

17/14/2026

Osprey

17/14/2026

Eastern Phoebe

17/14/2026

Eastern Kingbird

47/14/2026

Red-eyed Vireo

47/14/2026

Blue-gray Gnatcatcher

17/14/2026

Carolina Wren

27/14/2026

Gray Catbird

67/14/2026

American Robin

67/14/2026

Cedar Waxwing

17/14/2026

American Goldfinch

47/14/2026

Chipping Sparrow

37/14/2026

Field Sparrow

27/14/2026

Song Sparrow

37/14/2026

Eastern Towhee

27/14/2026

Common Yellowthroat

27/14/2026

Northern Yellow Warbler

27/14/2026

Northern Cardinal

27/14/2026

Mallard

27/7/2026

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.