Lake birding habitat

Sandy Pond Outlet

New York · Northeast

Habitat
Lake
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

April-May, September-October

About This Location

Sandy Pond Outlet is a productive birding destination in New York, with 267 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

Acadian Flycatcher

Empidonax virescens

5/31/2026Selkirk Shores State Park, Pulaski US-NY 43.55146, -76.206031 observed

Blue-winged Teal

Spatula discors

5/29/20263307–3333 CR-15, Pulaski US-NY 43.63104, -76.189912 observed

Orchard Oriole

Icterus spurius

5/26/2026Derby Hill Hawk Watch--North Lookout1 observed

Pine Siskin

Spinus pinus

5/26/2026Derby Hill Hawk Watch--North Lookout1 observed

Palm Warbler

Setophaga palmarum

5/26/2026NFC Station21 observed

Bufflehead

Bucephala albeola

5/25/2026Derby Hill Hawk Watch--North Lookout2 observed

Iceland Gull

Larus glaucoides

5/24/2026Derby Hill Hawk Watch--North Lookout1 observed

Black-crowned Night Heron

Nycticorax nycticorax

5/22/2026Home1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Mallard

45/31/2026

Killdeer

55/31/2026

Semipalmated Plover

75/31/2026

Short-billed Dowitcher

115/31/2026

Spotted Sandpiper

15/31/2026

Ruddy Turnstone

15/31/2026

Semipalmated Sandpiper

65/31/2026

Ring-billed Gull

805/31/2026

American Herring Gull

125/31/2026

Common Tern

65/31/2026

Red-throated Loon

15/31/2026

Osprey

15/31/2026

Bald Eagle

15/31/2026

Northern Flicker

15/31/2026

Eastern Wood-Pewee

15/31/2026

Eastern Phoebe

15/31/2026

Eastern Kingbird

15/31/2026

Yellow-throated Vireo

15/31/2026

Eastern Warbling Vireo

15/31/2026

Red-eyed Vireo

15/31/2026

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