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
Prothonotary Warbler
Protonotaria citrea
Black Vulture
Coragyps atratus
Rock Pigeon
Columba livia
Northern Parula
Setophaga americana
Virginia Rail
Rallus limicola
Northern Waterthrush
Parkesia noveboracensis
American Bittern
Botaurus lentiginosus
Swainson's Thrush
Catharus ustulatus
Red-eyed Vireo
Vireo olivaceus
Northern Yellow Warbler
Setophaga aestiva
Bonaparte's Gull
Chroicocephalus philadelphia
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Brant
Canada Goose
Mute Swan
Mallard
Bufflehead
Rock Pigeon
Mourning Dove
American Oystercatcher
Killdeer
Willet
Greater Yellowlegs
Laughing Gull
Ring-billed Gull
American Herring Gull
Great Black-backed Gull
Forster's Tern
Common Loon
Double-crested Cormorant
Snowy Egret
Great 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.
- 4
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
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- Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge
- Floyd Bennett Field
- Dead Horse Bay
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