Oak Beach
New York · Northeast
About This Location
Oak Beach is a productive birding destination in New York, with 229 species recorded on eBird. This coastal habitat attracts Mallard, American Black Duck, and Black Scoter among many others. Spring and fall migration bring waves of warblers and shorebirds through the area.
Location
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Live Bird Data
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Notable Sightings
Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days
Tufted Duck
Aythya fuligula
Purple Finch
Haemorhous purpureus
Willet
Tringa semipalmata
Northern Yellow Warbler
Setophaga aestiva
Common Tern
Sterna hirundo
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Brant
Canada Goose
Rock Pigeon
American Oystercatcher
Laughing Gull
American Herring Gull
Great Black-backed Gull
Double-crested Cormorant
Osprey
Fish Crow
European Starling
American Robin
House Sparrow
House Finch
Red-winged Blackbird
Common Grackle
Mourning Dove
American Black Duck
Ring-billed Gull
Common Loon
Birding Tips
- 1
Check rocky shorelines and jetties at low tide for shorebirds.
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Scan offshore waters with a spotting scope for seabirds and waterfowl.
- 3
Visit during mid-May for peak warbler migration.
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