Forest birding habitat

Six and a Half Station Road Sanctuary

New York · Northeast

Habitat
ForestWetland
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

April-May, September-October

About This Location

Six and a Half Station Road Sanctuary is a productive birding destination in New York, with 215 species recorded on eBird. This forest and wetland habitat attracts Mourning Dove, Turkey Vulture, and Red-tailed Hawk 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

Grasshopper Sparrow

Ammodramus savannarum

4/14/2026Shawangunk Grasslands NWR 1 observed

Great Cormorant

Phalacrocorax carbo

4/14/2026Global south terminal piling2 observed

Gray Catbird

Dumetella carolinensis

4/14/2026Wallkill River NWR--Owens Station Crossing1 observed

Chimney Swift

Chaetura pelagica

4/14/2026Glenmere Lake1 observed

Yellow-throated Vireo

Vireo flavifrons

4/9/202658 Meadows Ln, Middletown US-NY 41.44427, -74.347741 observed

Northern Yellow Warbler

Setophaga aestiva

4/9/2026Wickham Lake, Warwick1 observed

Northern House Wren

Troglodytes aedon

4/9/2026Hummingbird Hill1 observed

Cackling Goose

Branta hutchinsii

4/8/2026Bruynswick-New Prospect Road1 observed

Broad-winged Hawk

Buteo platypterus

4/6/2026Bellvale1 observed

Spotted Sandpiper

Actitis macularius

4/5/2026Kowawese Unique Area at Plum Point1 observed

Laughing Gull

Leucophaeus atricilla

4/5/2026Coleman Rd, Walden3 observed

Blue-headed Vireo

Vireo solitarius

4/5/2026Hummingbird Hill1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Canada Goose

264/14/2026

Mute Swan

14/14/2026

Green-winged Teal

94/14/2026

Killdeer

24/14/2026

Wilson's Snipe

24/14/2026

Lesser Yellowlegs

14/14/2026

Greater Yellowlegs

14/14/2026

Great Blue Heron

14/14/2026

Turkey Vulture

54/14/2026

Osprey

14/14/2026

Red-bellied Woodpecker

14/14/2026

Downy Woodpecker

14/14/2026

Blue Jay

114/14/2026

Common Raven

24/14/2026

Tufted Titmouse

14/14/2026

Tree Swallow

204/14/2026

Ruby-crowned Kinglet

14/14/2026

White-breasted Nuthatch

24/14/2026

Northern House Wren

14/14/2026

Carolina Wren

14/14/2026

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 Six and a Half Station Road Sanctuary for birding?
The best months to visit Six and a Half Station Road Sanctuary for birding are April-May, September-October. The best seasons are Spring and Fall.
What birds can I see at Six and a Half Station Road Sanctuary?
Notable species at Six and a Half Station Road Sanctuary include Mourning Dove, Turkey Vulture, Red-tailed Hawk, Red-bellied Woodpecker, Blue Jay. The area supports forest, wetland habitats.
How difficult is birding at Six and a Half Station Road Sanctuary?
Birding at Six and a Half Station Road Sanctuary is rated as Moderate. Some trails may require moderate fitness and basic hiking ability.
What amenities are available at Six and a Half Station Road Sanctuary?
Six and a Half Station Road Sanctuary offers the following amenities: Parking, Restrooms, Trails, Visitor Center.