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
Black-bellied Whistling-Duck
Dendrocygna autumnalis
Blue Grosbeak
Passerina caerulea
Wild Turkey
Meleagris gallopavo
Ruby-throated Hummingbird
Archilochus colubris
Boat-tailed Grackle
Quiscalus major
Cliff Swallow
Petrochelidon pyrrhonota
Black Scoter
Melanitta americana
Little Blue Heron
Egretta caerulea
Ruff
Calidris pugnax
Ring-necked Duck
Aythya collaris
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Mute Swan
Rock Pigeon
Mourning Dove
Clapper Rail
American Oystercatcher
Killdeer
Short-billed Dowitcher
Willet
Greater Yellowlegs
Least Sandpiper
Laughing Gull
Ring-billed Gull
American Herring Gull
Great Black-backed Gull
Black Skimmer
Least Tern
Forster's Tern
Common Tern
Double-crested Cormorant
Yellow-crowned Night Heron
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.
- 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
- Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge
- Floyd Bennett Field
- Dead Horse Bay
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