Plumb Beach
New York · Northeast
Moderate
April-May, September-October
Free
Open daily, dawn to dusk
About This Location
Plumb Beach is a productive birding destination in New York, with 271 species recorded on eBird. This coastal habitat attracts Brant, Canada Goose, and Greater Scaup 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
Bufflehead
Bucephala albeola
Lincoln's Sparrow
Melospiza lincolnii
Mourning Warbler
Geothlypis philadelphia
Bicknell's Thrush
Catharus bicknelli
Black-and-white Warbler
Mniotilta varia
White-throated Sparrow
Zonotrichia albicollis
Mourning Warbler x Common Yellowthroat (hybrid)
Geothlypis philadelphia x trichas
White-crowned Sparrow
Zonotrichia leucophrys
Nashville Warbler
Leiothlypis ruficapilla
Swainson's Thrush (Olive-backed)
Catharus ustulatus
Prairie Warbler
Setophaga discolor
Yellow-bellied Flycatcher
Empidonax flaviventris
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Mallard
Rock Pigeon
Clapper Rail
American Oystercatcher
Killdeer
Semipalmated Plover
Spotted Sandpiper
Willet
Red Knot
Sanderling
White-rumped Sandpiper
Semipalmated Sandpiper
Laughing Gull
American Herring Gull
Great Black-backed Gull
Black Skimmer
Least Tern
Common Tern
Double-crested Cormorant
Snowy Egret
Birding Tips
- 1
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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Onshore winds can push pelagic species closer to shore, making post-storm days excellent for rarities.
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Bring quality optics — a good pair of binoculars (8x42 or 10x42) makes all the difference in species identification.
Amenities
Nearby Attractions
- Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge
- Floyd Bennett Field
- Dead Horse Bay
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