Urban Park birding habitat

Orient Point County Park

New York · Northeast

Habitat
Urban Park
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Easy

Best Months

April-May, September-October

About This Location

Orient Point County Park is a productive birding destination in New York, with 218 species recorded on eBird. This urban park habitat attracts Common Eider, White-winged Scoter, and Black Scoter 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 Point County Park1 observed

Wood Stork

Mycteria americana

7/19/2026260 great neck road1 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

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Rock Pigeon

17/20/2026

American Herring Gull

67/20/2026

Great Black-backed Gull

1257/20/2026

Common Tern

257/20/2026

Great Cormorant

17/20/2026

Double-crested Cormorant

257/20/2026

Osprey

87/20/2026

American Crow

47/20/2026

Tree Swallow

47/20/2026

European Starling

17/20/2026

Northern Mockingbird

17/20/2026

American Robin

17/20/2026

House Sparrow

47/20/2026

American Goldfinch

17/20/2026

Song Sparrow

27/20/2026

Red-winged Blackbird

27/20/2026

Brown-headed Cowbird

27/20/2026

Common Grackle

27/20/2026

Roseate Tern

37/13/2026

Black-capped Chickadee

27/9/2026

Birding Tips

  1. 1

    Visit at dawn for peak songbird activity before crowds arrive.

  2. 2

    Check flowering trees and berry-producing shrubs for seasonal migrants.

  3. 3

    Visit during mid-May for peak warbler migration.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit Orient Point County Park for birding?
The best months to visit Orient Point County Park for birding are April-May, September-October. The best seasons are Spring and Fall.
What birds can I see at Orient Point County Park?
Notable species at Orient Point County Park include Common Eider, White-winged Scoter, Black Scoter, Long-tailed Duck, American Herring Gull. The area supports urban park habitats.
How difficult is birding at Orient Point County Park?
Birding at Orient Point County Park is rated as Easy. The trails and viewing areas are accessible for birders of all experience levels.
What amenities are available at Orient Point County Park?
Orient Point County Park offers the following amenities: Parking, Restrooms, Trails.