Piermont Pier
New York · Northeast
Moderate
April-May, September-October
Free
Open daily, dawn to dusk
About This Location
Piermont Pier is a productive birding destination in New York, with 250 species recorded on eBird. This coastal habitat attracts Gadwall, Mallard, and Canvasback 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
Mourning Warbler
Geothlypis philadelphia
Forster's Tern
Sterna forsteri
Cliff Swallow
Petrochelidon pyrrhonota
Northern Waterthrush
Parkesia noveboracensis
Red-breasted Merganser
Mergus serrator
Bay-breasted Warbler
Setophaga castanea
Hermit Thrush
Catharus guttatus
Black-throated Green Warbler
Setophaga virens
Blackburnian Warbler
Setophaga fusca
Black Scoter
Melanitta americana
Black-throated Blue Warbler
Setophaga caerulescens
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Canada Goose
Mute Swan
Mallard
Mourning Dove
Chimney Swift
Spotted Sandpiper
Semipalmated Sandpiper
Double-crested Cormorant
Great Egret
Great Blue Heron
Bald Eagle
Red-bellied Woodpecker
Eastern Kingbird
Eastern Warbling Vireo
Tree Swallow
Barn Swallow
Northern House Wren
Carolina Wren
Gray Catbird
Northern Mockingbird
Birding Tips
- 1
Check rocky shorelines and jetties at low tide for shorebirds.
- 2
Scan offshore waters with a spotting scope for seabirds and waterfowl.
- 3
Visit during mid-May for peak warbler migration.
- 4
Onshore winds can push pelagic species closer to shore, making post-storm days excellent for rarities.
- 5
Bring quality optics — a good pair of binoculars (8x42 or 10x42) makes all the difference in species identification.
Amenities
Nearby Attractions
- Tallman Mountain State Park
- Sparkill Creek Marsh
- Rockland Lake State Park
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