Urban Park birding habitat

Smith Point County Park

New York · Northeast

Habitat
Urban Park
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Easy

Best Months

April-May, September-October

About This Location

Smith Point County Park is a productive birding destination in New York, with 263 species recorded on eBird. This urban park habitat attracts Brant, American Black Duck, and Black Scoter 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

Blue Grosbeak

Passerina caerulea

7/19/2026EPCAL (Grumman)--Line Road1 observed

Western Sandpiper

Calidris mauri

7/18/2026Tiana Beach, Southampton, NY1 observed

Red-headed Woodpecker

Melanerpes erythrocephalus

7/18/2026Paumanok Trail (Jones Pond)2 observed

Brown Pelican

Pelecanus occidentalis

7/18/2026Fire Island--Watch Hill2 observed

Least Bittern

Botaurus exilis

7/18/2026Wertheim NWR--Lower Carman's River1 observed

American Coot

Fulica americana

7/17/2026Patchogue Lake1 observed

Summer Tanager

Piranga rubra

7/16/2026Prestons Pond Complex1 observed

Curlew Sandpiper

Calidris ferruginea

7/11/2026Tiana bayside1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Piping Plover

17/15/2026

Semipalmated Sandpiper

17/15/2026

Bonaparte's Gull

17/15/2026

Ring-billed Gull

37/15/2026

Mourning Dove

17/9/2026

Chimney Swift

37/9/2026

American Oystercatcher

87/9/2026

Black-bellied Plover

27/9/2026

Killdeer

57/9/2026

Willet

147/9/2026

Dunlin

17/9/2026

Laughing Gull

67/9/2026

Great Black-backed Gull

87/9/2026

Lesser Black-backed Gull

37/9/2026

Least Tern

157/9/2026

Common Tern

197/9/2026

Double-crested Cormorant

57/9/2026

Tree Swallow

27/9/2026

Purple Martin

17/9/2026

Barn Swallow

47/9/2026

Birding Tips

  1. 1

    Visit at dawn for peak songbird activity before crowds arrive.

  2. 2

    Check flowering trees and berry-producing shrubs for seasonal migrants.

  3. 3

    Visit during mid-May for peak warbler migration.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit Smith Point County Park for birding?
The best months to visit Smith Point County Park for birding are April-May, September-October. The best seasons are Spring and Fall.
What birds can I see at Smith Point County Park?
Notable species at Smith Point County Park include Brant, American Black Duck, Black Scoter, Bufflehead, Mourning Dove. The area supports urban park habitats.
How difficult is birding at Smith Point County Park?
Birding at Smith Point County Park is rated as Easy. The trails and viewing areas are accessible for birders of all experience levels.
What amenities are available at Smith Point County Park?
Smith Point County Park offers the following amenities: Parking, Restrooms, Trails.