Robert Moses State Park

New York · Northeast

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Habitat

ForestWetland

Best Seasons

Spring Fall

Difficulty

Easy

Best Months

April-May, September-October

About This Location

Robert Moses State Park is a productive birding destination in New York, with 321 species recorded on eBird. This forest and wetland habitat attracts Brant, Canada Goose, and Mallard among many others. Spring and fall migration bring waves of warblers and shorebirds through the area.

Location

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Notable Species

Brant Canada Goose Mallard Greater Scaup Long-tailed Duck

Live Bird Data

Notable Sightings

Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days

Tricolored Heron

Egretta tricolor

7/18/2026Captree Island3 observed

Brown Pelican

Pelecanus occidentalis

7/18/2026Fire Island--Watch Hill2 observed

Western Sandpiper

Calidris mauri

7/18/2026Jones Beach SP--West End1 observed

Ruff

Calidris pugnax

7/17/2026Jones Beach SP--West End1 observed

American Coot

Fulica americana

7/17/2026Patchogue Lake1 observed

Curlew Sandpiper

Calidris ferruginea

7/16/2026Jones Beach SP--Coast Guard Station1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

American Herring Gull

17/18/2026

Great Black-backed Gull

27/18/2026

Osprey

27/18/2026

Red-winged Blackbird

27/18/2026

American Oystercatcher

67/18/2026

Laughing Gull

127/18/2026

Ring-billed Gull

157/18/2026

Lesser Black-backed Gull

57/18/2026

Least Tern

47/18/2026

Forster's Tern

17/18/2026

Common Tern

1307/18/2026

Double-crested Cormorant

107/18/2026

Barn Swallow

47/18/2026

Song Sparrow

17/18/2026

Common Grackle

37/18/2026

Mourning Dove

37/17/2026

Semipalmated Plover

17/17/2026

Piping Plover

277/17/2026

Short-billed Dowitcher

67/17/2026

Spotted Sandpiper

17/17/2026

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

Parking

Restrooms

Trails

Visitor Center

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Birding Guides

Fall Bird Migration Guide

10 min read

Bird Identification: The Four Keys

11 min read

Beginner's Guide to Birdwatching

8 min read

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit Robert Moses State Park for birding?▼

The best months to visit Robert Moses State Park for birding are April-May, September-October. The best seasons are Spring and Fall.

What birds can I see at Robert Moses State Park?▼

Notable species at Robert Moses State Park include Brant, Canada Goose, Mallard, Greater Scaup, Long-tailed Duck. The area supports forest, wetland habitats.

How difficult is birding at Robert Moses State Park?▼

Birding at Robert Moses State Park is rated as Easy. The trails and viewing areas are accessible for birders of all experience levels.

What amenities are available at Robert Moses State Park?▼

Robert Moses State Park offers the following amenities: Parking, Restrooms, Trails, Visitor Center.