Forest birding habitat

Mashomack Preserve

New York · Northeast

Habitat
ForestWetland
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

April-May, September-October

About This Location

Mashomack Preserve is a productive birding destination in New York, with 238 species recorded on eBird. This forest and wetland habitat attracts Wild Turkey, Tufted Titmouse, and American Robin 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

Great Cormorant

Phalacrocorax carbo

7/20/2026Orient Point2 observed

Black-throated Blue Warbler

Setophaga caerulescens

7/20/2026North Fork Preserve1 observed

Boat-tailed Grackle

Quiscalus major

7/20/2026Hammonasset Beach SP--Meig's Point Parking Lot/Marshes4 observed

Lesser Black-backed Gull

Larus fuscus

7/19/2026Hammonasset Beach SP1 observed

Boat-tailed Grackle (torreyi/alabamensis)

Quiscalus major

7/19/2026Hammonasset Beach SP2 observed

White Ibis

Eudocimus albus

7/18/2026Hammonasset Beach SP1 observed

Northern Waterthrush

Parkesia noveboracensis

7/17/2026Merrill Lake Sanctuary

Blue Grosbeak

Passerina caerulea

7/17/2026South Fork Natural History Museum2 observed

Cliff Swallow

Petrochelidon pyrrhonota

7/16/2026Brown's Point Marsh, Orient1 observed

Arctic Tern

Sterna paradisaea

7/16/2026Mecox1 observed

Baird's Sandpiper

Calidris bairdii

7/16/2026Mecox Inlet1 observed

Western Sandpiper

Calidris mauri

7/16/2026Mecox Inlet1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Mute Swan

27/15/2026

Mourning Dove

17/15/2026

American Herring Gull

37/15/2026

Snowy Egret

17/15/2026

Great Egret

17/15/2026

Turkey Vulture

17/15/2026

Osprey

27/15/2026

Belted Kingfisher

27/15/2026

Downy Woodpecker

27/15/2026

Eastern Wood-Pewee

47/15/2026

Eastern Phoebe

17/15/2026

Great Crested Flycatcher

27/15/2026

Red-eyed Vireo

27/15/2026

Blue Jay

157/15/2026

American Crow

27/15/2026

Black-capped Chickadee

17/15/2026

Tufted Titmouse

107/15/2026

Purple Martin

127/15/2026

Barn Swallow

57/15/2026

White-breasted Nuthatch

37/15/2026

Birding Tips

  1. 1

    Listen for vocalizations to locate canopy-dwelling warblers and vireos.

  2. 2

    Check forest edges and clearings for flycatchers and thrushes.

  3. 3

    Visit during mid-May for peak warbler migration.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit Mashomack Preserve for birding?
The best months to visit Mashomack Preserve for birding are April-May, September-October. The best seasons are Spring and Fall.
What birds can I see at Mashomack Preserve?
Notable species at Mashomack Preserve include Wild Turkey, Tufted Titmouse, American Robin, Northern Cardinal. The area supports forest, wetland habitats.
How difficult is birding at Mashomack Preserve?
Birding at Mashomack Preserve is rated as Moderate. Some trails may require moderate fitness and basic hiking ability.
What amenities are available at Mashomack Preserve?
Mashomack Preserve offers the following amenities: Parking, Restrooms, Trails, Visitor Center.