Sapsucker Woods
New York · Northeast
Moderate
April-May, September-October
Free
Open daily, dawn to dusk
About This Location
Sapsucker Woods is a productive birding destination in New York, with 238 species recorded on eBird. This forest habitat attracts Mourning Dove, Cooper's Hawk, and Red-bellied Woodpecker 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
Powered by eBird / Cornell Lab of Ornithology
Notable Sightings
Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days
Northern Bobwhite
Colinus virginianus
Yellow-crowned Night Heron
Nyctanassa violacea
Common Tern
Sterna hirundo
American Black Duck
Anas rubripes
Purple Martin
Progne subis
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Ruby-throated Hummingbird
Red-bellied Woodpecker
Northern Flicker
Eastern Wood-Pewee
Alder Flycatcher
Eastern Phoebe
Red-eyed Vireo
Blue Jay
American Crow
Black-capped Chickadee
Tufted Titmouse
Northern House Wren
Gray Catbird
American Robin
Cedar Waxwing
American Goldfinch
Field Sparrow
Song Sparrow
Swamp Sparrow
Eastern Towhee
Birding Tips
- 1
Listen for vocalizations to locate canopy-dwelling warblers and vireos.
- 2
Check forest edges and clearings for flycatchers and thrushes.
- 3
Visit during mid-May for peak warbler migration.
- 4
Check eBird hotspot data before visiting to see recent sightings and what species are being reported.
- 5
Bring quality optics — a good pair of binoculars (8x42 or 10x42) makes all the difference in species identification.
Amenities
Nearby Attractions
- Cornell Lab of Ornithology
- Cornell University campus
- Sapsucker Woods Pond
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