Orient Beach State Park
New York · Northeast
About This Location
Orient Beach State Park is a productive birding destination in New York, with 205 species recorded on eBird. This coastal habitat attracts Brant, Canada Goose, and Common Eider 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
White-throated Sparrow
Zonotrichia albicollis
White Ibis
Eudocimus albus
Swamp Sparrow
Melospiza georgiana
White-faced Ibis
Plegadis chihi
Boat-tailed Grackle
Quiscalus major
Wilson's Phalarope
Phalaropus tricolor
Evening Grosbeak
Hesperiphona vespertina
Boat-tailed Grackle (torreyi/alabamensis)
Quiscalus major
Acadian Flycatcher
Empidonax virescens
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
American Oystercatcher
Killdeer
Ruddy Turnstone
Great Black-backed Gull
Least Tern
Osprey
Gray Catbird
Northern Mockingbird
House Finch
Eastern Towhee
Birding Tips
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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.
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Visit during mid-May for peak warbler migration.
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