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

Eared Grebe

Podiceps nigricollis

4/17/2026Private location, Mattituck1 observed

Willet

Tringa semipalmata

4/17/2026DEC Wetlands--Gidds Bay1 observed

Baltimore Oriole

Icterus galbula

4/17/202656 Chickadee Ln, East Marion US-NY 41.12117, -72.361541 observed

Willet (Eastern)

Tringa semipalmata

4/17/2026Sammy's Beach2 observed

Virginia Rail

Rallus limicola

4/16/2026Arshamomaque Preserve1 observed

Broad-winged Hawk

Buteo platypterus

4/16/2026Whalebone Woods, East Hampton1 observed

Eastern Kingbird

Tyrannus tyrannus

4/16/2026Quogue Wildlife Refuge1 observed

American Bittern

Botaurus lentiginosus

4/16/2026Quogue Wildlife Refuge1 observed

Purple Finch

Haemorhous purpureus

4/15/202613115 Main Bayview Rd, Southold US-NY (41.0360,-72.4021)1 observed

Black Vulture

Coragyps atratus

4/15/2026Fresh Pond Preserve1 observed

Red-shouldered Hawk

Buteo lineatus

4/13/2026DEC Wetlands--Gidds Bay1 observed

White-crowned Sparrow

Zonotrichia leucophrys

4/12/2026Arshamomaque Preserve1 observed

Pectoral Sandpiper

Calidris melanotos

4/11/2026Scallop Pond Preserve1 observed

Eurasian Wigeon

Mareca penelope

4/9/2026218–226 Pond Ln, Southampton US-NY (40.8814,-72.3929)1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Mute Swan

24/17/2026

American Herring Gull

154/17/2026

Great Black-backed Gull

64/17/2026

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.