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

Arctic Tern

Sterna paradisaea

6/2/2026Cupsogue Beach County Park1 observed

Black-throated Green Warbler

Setophaga virens

6/2/2026Heckscher SP, East Islip1 observed

Acadian Flycatcher

Empidonax virescens

6/2/2026Heckscher SP, East Islip2 observed

Blue Grosbeak

Passerina caerulea

6/1/2026EPCAL (Grumman)--Line Road1 observed

Red-necked Phalarope

Phalaropus lobatus

6/1/2026Smith Point County Park1 observed

Tricolored Heron

Egretta tricolor

6/1/2026Timber Point Golf Course1 observed

Royal Tern

Thalasseus maximus

5/31/2026Cupsogue Beach County Park2 observed

Red-headed Woodpecker

Melanerpes erythrocephalus

5/31/2026Connetquot River State Park - North Entrance1 observed

Red-shouldered Hawk

Buteo lineatus

5/31/2026Drew Tower1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Canada Goose

26/1/2026

Gadwall

16/1/2026

Mallard

66/1/2026

Mourning Dove

66/1/2026

Clapper Rail

26/1/2026

American Oystercatcher

26/1/2026

Black-bellied Plover

106/1/2026

Killdeer

16/1/2026

Semipalmated Plover

86/1/2026

Piping Plover

86/1/2026

Short-billed Dowitcher

16/1/2026

Red-necked Phalarope

16/1/2026

Willet

76/1/2026

Ruddy Turnstone

56/1/2026

Red Knot

26/1/2026

Sanderling

186/1/2026

Dunlin

46/1/2026

Least Sandpiper

26/1/2026

Semipalmated Sandpiper

1726/1/2026

Laughing Gull

56/1/2026

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.