Sandy Island Beach State Park
New York · Northeast
About This Location
Sandy Island Beach State Park is a productive birding destination in New York, with 228 species recorded on eBird. This coastal habitat attracts Mute Swan, Mallard, and American Black Duck among many others. Spring and fall migration bring waves of warblers and shorebirds through the area.
Location
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Live Bird Data
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Notable Sightings
Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days
Bay-breasted Warbler
Setophaga castanea
Acadian Flycatcher
Empidonax virescens
Orchard Oriole
Icterus spurius
Blue-winged Teal
Spatula discors
Pine Siskin
Spinus pinus
Palm Warbler
Setophaga palmarum
Bufflehead
Bucephala albeola
Iceland Gull
Larus glaucoides
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Canada Goose
Mallard
Common Nighthawk
Ring-billed Gull
American Herring Gull
Caspian Tern
Least Bittern
Green Heron
Belted Kingfisher
Pileated Woodpecker
Northern Flicker
Eastern Kingbird
Blue-gray Gnatcatcher
Gray Catbird
Wood Thrush
American Robin
Swamp Sparrow
Northern Yellow Warbler
Mourning Dove
Pied-billed Grebe
Birding Tips
- 1
Check rocky shorelines and jetties at low tide for shorebirds.
- 2
Scan offshore waters with a spotting scope for seabirds and waterfowl.
- 3
Visit during mid-May for peak warbler migration.
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