Forest birding habitat

Selkirk Shores State Park

New York · Northeast

Habitat
ForestWetland
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Easy

Best Months

April-May, September-October

About This Location

Selkirk Shores State Park is a productive birding destination in New York, with 218 species recorded on eBird. This forest and wetland habitat attracts Mute Swan, Bufflehead, and Common Goldeneye 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

Bay-breasted Warbler

Setophaga castanea

6/1/2026Derby Hill Hawk Watch--North Lookout1 observed

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

Canada Goose

35/22/2026

Wood Duck

65/22/2026

Mallard

45/22/2026

Mourning Dove

15/22/2026

Common Nighthawk

205/22/2026

Killdeer

15/22/2026

Ring-billed Gull

15/22/2026

Caspian Tern

45/22/2026

Double-crested Cormorant

285/22/2026

Great Blue Heron

15/22/2026

Osprey

15/22/2026

Sharp-shinned Hawk

15/22/2026

Bald Eagle

15/22/2026

Pileated Woodpecker

15/22/2026

Northern Flicker

15/22/2026

Willow Flycatcher

15/22/2026

Great Crested Flycatcher

15/22/2026

Eastern Kingbird

15/22/2026

American Crow

15/22/2026

Common Raven

15/22/2026

Birding Tips

  1. 1

    Listen for vocalizations to locate canopy-dwelling warblers and vireos.

  2. 2

    Check forest edges and clearings for flycatchers and thrushes.

  3. 3

    Visit during mid-May for peak warbler migration.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit Selkirk Shores State Park for birding?
The best months to visit Selkirk Shores State Park for birding are April-May, September-October. The best seasons are Spring and Fall.
What birds can I see at Selkirk Shores State Park?
Notable species at Selkirk Shores State Park include Mute Swan, Bufflehead, Common Goldeneye, Common Merganser, Pileated Woodpecker. The area supports forest, wetland habitats.
How difficult is birding at Selkirk Shores State Park?
Birding at Selkirk Shores State Park is rated as Easy. The trails and viewing areas are accessible for birders of all experience levels.
What amenities are available at Selkirk Shores State Park?
Selkirk Shores State Park offers the following amenities: Parking, Restrooms, Trails, Visitor Center.