Forest birding habitat

Robert Moses State Park

New York · Northeast

Habitat
ForestWetland
Best Seasons
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

Live Bird Data

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Notable Sightings

Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days

Black-throated Green Warbler

Setophaga virens

6/2/2026Heckscher SP, East Islip1 observed

Acadian Flycatcher

Empidonax virescens

6/2/2026Heckscher SP, East Islip2 observed

Arctic Tern

Sterna paradisaea

6/2/2026Nickerson Beach Park, Lido Beach US-NY 40.58869, -73.601951 observed

Tricolored Heron

Egretta tricolor

6/1/2026Timber Point Golf Course1 observed

American Coot

Fulica americana

5/31/2026Robert Moses SP--Democrat Point1 observed

American Golden-Plover

Pluvialis dominica

5/31/2026225 New York 909E, Wantagh, New York, US (40.59, -73.553)1 observed

Red-headed Woodpecker

Melanerpes erythrocephalus

5/31/2026Connetquot River State Park - North Entrance1 observed

Yellow-rumped Warbler

Setophaga coronata

5/31/2026Bayard Cutting Arboretum SP1 observed

Royal Tern

Thalasseus maximus

5/31/2026Nickerson Beach1 observed

Black Tern

Chlidonias niger

5/30/2026Nickerson Beach1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

American Oystercatcher

36/2/2026

Killdeer

16/2/2026

Piping Plover

36/2/2026

Willet

36/2/2026

Semipalmated Sandpiper

16/2/2026

Laughing Gull

56/2/2026

American Herring Gull

36/2/2026

Great Black-backed Gull

16/2/2026

Least Tern

76/2/2026

Common Tern

146/2/2026

Double-crested Cormorant

316/2/2026

Glossy Ibis

116/2/2026

American Robin

16/2/2026

Song Sparrow

26/2/2026

Red-winged Blackbird

46/2/2026

Common Grackle

66/2/2026

Common Yellowthroat

16/2/2026

Mallard

56/2/2026

Long-tailed Duck

16/2/2026

Black-bellied Plover

46/2/2026

Birding Tips

  1. 1

    Listen for vocalizations to locate canopy-dwelling warblers and vireos.

  2. 2

    Check forest edges and clearings for flycatchers and thrushes.

  3. 3

    Visit during mid-May for peak warbler migration.

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.