Lake birding habitat

Sagaponack Pond

New York · Northeast

Habitat
Lake
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

April-May, September-October

About This Location

Sagaponack Pond is a productive birding destination in New York, with 215 species recorded on eBird. This lake 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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Notable Species

Live Bird Data

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Notable Sightings

Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days

Blue Grosbeak

Passerina caerulea

7/17/2026South Fork Natural History Museum2 observed

Arctic Tern

Sterna paradisaea

7/17/2026Broad Cove Preserve1 observed

Great Cormorant

Phalacrocorax carbo

7/16/2026Orient Point2 observed

Cliff Swallow

Petrochelidon pyrrhonota

7/16/2026Brown's Point Marsh, Orient1 observed

Baird's Sandpiper

Calidris bairdii

7/16/2026Mecox Inlet1 observed

Western Sandpiper

Calidris mauri

7/16/2026Mecox Inlet1 observed

Green-winged Teal

Anas crecca

7/15/2026David's Lane, East Hampton1 observed

Merlin (Taiga)

Falco columbarius

7/15/2026Georgica Inlet, East Hampton1 observed

Least Bittern

Botaurus exilis

7/14/2026Narrow River Road1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Canada Goose

217/17/2026

Piping Plover

17/17/2026

American Herring Gull

127/17/2026

Great Black-backed Gull

77/17/2026

Least Tern

187/17/2026

Common Tern

257/17/2026

Double-crested Cormorant

27/17/2026

Osprey

17/17/2026

Willow Flycatcher

17/17/2026

Fish Crow

37/17/2026

Barn Swallow

117/17/2026

Gray Catbird

17/17/2026

American Robin

27/17/2026

Chipping Sparrow

17/17/2026

Song Sparrow

17/17/2026

Red-winged Blackbird

67/17/2026

Common Yellowthroat

37/17/2026

Mourning Dove

17/12/2026

Laughing Gull

27/12/2026

Blue Jay

17/12/2026

Birding Tips

  1. 1

    Scan the water surface methodically for diving ducks, loons, and grebes.

  2. 2

    Check the shoreline and mudflats for shorebirds and wading birds.

  3. 3

    Visit during mid-May for peak warbler migration.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit Sagaponack Pond for birding?
The best months to visit Sagaponack Pond for birding are April-May, September-October. The best seasons are Spring and Fall.
What birds can I see at Sagaponack Pond?
Notable species at Sagaponack Pond include Common Loon, Bald Eagle, Double-crested Cormorant, Ring-billed Gull, Bufflehead. The area supports lake habitats.
How difficult is birding at Sagaponack Pond?
Birding at Sagaponack Pond is rated as Moderate. Some trails may require moderate fitness and basic hiking ability.
What amenities are available at Sagaponack Pond?
Sagaponack Pond offers the following amenities: Parking, Trails.