Forest birding habitat

Mount Loretto Unique Area

New York · Northeast

Habitat
ForestWetland
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

April-May, September-October

About This Location

Mount Loretto Unique Area is a productive birding destination in New York, with 265 species recorded on eBird. This forest and wetland habitat attracts Brant, Canada Goose, and Mallard 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

Acadian Flycatcher

Empidonax virescens

5/30/2026Prospect Park1 observed

Alder Flycatcher

Empidonax alnorum

5/30/2026Short Hills Ponds1 observed

Blackburnian Warbler

Setophaga fusca

5/30/2026Governors Island (N.Y. County)1 observed

Red Knot

Calidris canutus

5/30/2026Raritan Bay Waterfront Park & Morgan Avenue Mudflats14 observed

Surf Scoter

Melanitta perspicillata

5/30/2026Plumb Beach1 observed

Piping Plover

Charadrius melodus

5/30/2026Plumb Beach1 observed

Least Sandpiper

Calidris minutilla

5/30/2026Plumb Beach3 observed

Virginia Rail

Rallus limicola

5/30/2026Linden Blue Acres2 observed

Dunlin

Calidris alpina

5/30/2026Tremley Point (Private/Restricted Access)1 observed

American Oystercatcher

Haematopus palliatus

5/30/2026Tremley Point (Private/Restricted Access)2 observed

Greater Yellowlegs

Tringa melanoleuca

5/30/2026Green-Wood Cemetery, Brooklyn1 observed

Yellow-bellied Flycatcher

Empidonax flaviventris

5/30/2026Prospect Park1 observed

Grasshopper Sparrow

Ammodramus savannarum

5/30/2026Green-Wood Cemetery, Brooklyn1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Canada Goose

25/30/2026

Laughing Gull

35/30/2026

Double-crested Cormorant

35/30/2026

Green Heron

15/30/2026

Great Egret

15/30/2026

Turkey Vulture

15/30/2026

Osprey

25/30/2026

Bald Eagle

15/30/2026

Northern Flicker

25/30/2026

Eastern Wood-Pewee

15/30/2026

Yellow-bellied Flycatcher

15/30/2026

Willow Flycatcher

25/30/2026

Great Crested Flycatcher

25/30/2026

Eastern Kingbird

35/30/2026

Eastern Warbling Vireo

45/30/2026

Red-eyed Vireo

25/30/2026

Blue Jay

15/30/2026

Bank Swallow

15/30/2026

Tree Swallow

25/30/2026

Barn Swallow

25/30/2026

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