Oceanside Marine Nature Study Area
New York · Northeast
Moderate
April-May, September-October
Free
Open daily, dawn to dusk
About This Location
Oceanside Marine Nature Study Area is a productive birding destination in New York, with 266 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
Lincoln's Sparrow
Melospiza lincolnii
Swainson's Thrush (Olive-backed)
Catharus ustulatus
Yellow-bellied Flycatcher
Empidonax flaviventris
Caspian Tern
Hydroprogne caspia
Glaucous Gull
Larus hyperboreus
Lesser Black-backed Gull
Larus fuscus
Roseate Tern
Sterna dougallii
Royal Tern
Thalasseus maximus
Least Bittern
Botaurus exilis
Nelson's Sparrow
Ammospiza nelsoni
Least Sandpiper
Calidris minutilla
Bald Eagle
Haliaeetus leucocephalus
Hermit Thrush
Catharus guttatus
White-faced Ibis
Plegadis chihi
Stilt Sandpiper
Calidris himantopus
Bonaparte's Gull
Chroicocephalus philadelphia
Yellow-breasted Chat
Icteria virens
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Canada Goose
Laughing Gull
American Herring Gull
Yellow-crowned Night Heron
Green Heron
Great Egret
Osprey
Belted Kingfisher
Willow Flycatcher
Tree Swallow
Purple Martin
European Starling
Northern Mockingbird
American Robin
Cedar Waxwing
House Sparrow
American Goldfinch
Song Sparrow
Red-winged Blackbird
Common Grackle
Birding Tips
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Listen for vocalizations to locate canopy-dwelling warblers and vireos.
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Check forest edges and clearings for flycatchers and thrushes.
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Visit during mid-May for peak warbler migration.
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Bring insect repellent — wetland areas can have significant mosquito activity, especially in warmer months.
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Waterproof boots are recommended as trails near marshes can be muddy, especially after rain.
Amenities
Nearby Attractions
- Jones Beach State Park
- Long Beach boardwalk
- Jamaica Bay WR
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