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

Northern Parula

Setophaga americana

4/14/2026Old Mill Road, Waterford, Connecticut, US (41.4, -72.115)1 observed

Least Sandpiper

Calidris minutilla

4/14/2026Hammonasset Beach SP1 observed

Boat-tailed Grackle

Quiscalus major

4/14/2026Hammonasset Beach SP--Meig's Point Parking Lot/Marshes1 observed

Willet

Tringa semipalmata

4/14/2026Richmond Creek, Southold1 observed

Virginia Rail

Rallus limicola

4/14/2026Arshamomaque Preserve1 observed

Red-shouldered Hawk

Buteo lineatus

4/13/2026DEC Wetlands--Gidds Bay1 observed

Short-billed Dowitcher

Limnodromus griseus

4/12/2026Groton Long Point (private community)1 observed

White-crowned Sparrow

Zonotrichia leucophrys

4/12/2026Arshamomaque Preserve1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Canada Goose

14/14/2026

Common Eider

104/14/2026

Long-tailed Duck

94/14/2026

Red-breasted Merganser

14/14/2026

Killdeer

14/14/2026

American Herring Gull

254/14/2026

Great Black-backed Gull

104/14/2026

Common Loon

24/14/2026

Double-crested Cormorant

354/14/2026

Osprey

44/14/2026

Bald Eagle

14/14/2026

Tree Swallow

34/14/2026

Carolina Wren

14/14/2026

American Robin

24/14/2026

Song Sparrow

24/14/2026

Northern Cardinal

24/14/2026

American Black Duck

14/14/2026

Black Scoter

14/14/2026

Ring-billed Gull

24/14/2026

Great Egret

14/14/2026

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.