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

White-throated Sparrow

Zonotrichia albicollis

6/2/2026Southampton (Suffolk Co.)1 observed

Swamp Sparrow

Melospiza georgiana

6/2/2026Arshamomaque Preserve1 observed

Black Vulture

Coragyps atratus

5/31/2026Broad Cove Preserve2 observed

Acadian Flycatcher

Empidonax virescens

5/31/2026Skipper Horton Park1 observed

Virginia Rail

Rallus limicola

5/30/2026Tall Pines, Southold1 observed

White-faced Ibis

Plegadis chihi

5/29/2026Pussys Pond1 observed

Red-headed Woodpecker

Melanerpes erythrocephalus

5/27/2026Hubbard County Park1 observed

Yellow-throated Warbler

Setophaga dominica

5/25/2026Hubbard County Park, Hampton Bays US-NY 40.90490, -72.584661 observed

Arctic Tern

Sterna paradisaea

5/24/2026Shinnecock County Park West1 observed

Glaucous Gull

Larus hyperboreus

5/24/2026corey creek1 observed

Mississippi Kite

Ictinia mississippiensis

5/20/2026Edwards Farm and Townsend Memorial Overlook1 observed

Alder Flycatcher

Empidonax alnorum

5/20/2026Ruth Oliva Preserve at Dam Pond1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Canada Goose

25/25/2026

Mute Swan

25/25/2026

Piping Plover

25/25/2026

Spotted Sandpiper

15/25/2026

Sanderling

95/25/2026

Semipalmated Sandpiper

105/25/2026

American Herring Gull

55/25/2026

Great Black-backed Gull

105/25/2026

Lesser Black-backed Gull

85/25/2026

Least Tern

35/25/2026

Double-crested Cormorant

15/25/2026

Willow Flycatcher

15/25/2026

Bank Swallow

25/25/2026

Tree Swallow

15/25/2026

Purple Martin

15/25/2026

Barn Swallow

125/25/2026

Northern House Wren

15/25/2026

Gray Catbird

45/25/2026

Song Sparrow

35/25/2026

Red-winged Blackbird

55/25/2026

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.