Prospect Point
New York · Northeast
About This Location
Prospect Point is a productive birding destination in New York, with 252 species recorded on eBird. This forest and wetland habitat attracts a wide variety of species among many others. Spring and fall migration bring waves of warblers and shorebirds through the area.
Location
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Live Bird Data
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Notable Sightings
Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days
Northern Waterthrush
Parkesia noveboracensis
Pectoral Sandpiper
Calidris melanotos
Wilson's Phalarope
Phalaropus tricolor
White-throated Sparrow
Zonotrichia albicollis
Canada Warbler
Cardellina canadensis
Boat-tailed Grackle
Quiscalus major
Ruby-throated Hummingbird
Archilochus colubris
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Canada Goose
Blue Jay
Fish Crow
Gray Catbird
American Robin
Chipping Sparrow
Rock Pigeon
Double-crested Cormorant
Osprey
European Starling
House Sparrow
Common Grackle
American Black Duck
Mourning Dove
House Finch
Cliff Swallow
Black-crowned Night Heron
Great Egret
Turkey Vulture
Red-tailed Hawk
Birding Tips
- 1
Listen for vocalizations to locate canopy-dwelling warblers and vireos.
- 2
Check forest edges and clearings for flycatchers and thrushes.
- 3
Visit during mid-May for peak warbler migration.
Amenities
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