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

Northern Yellow Warbler

Setophaga aestiva

4/16/2026Bayard Cutting Arboretum SP1 observed

American Bittern

Botaurus lentiginosus

4/16/2026Quogue Wildlife Refuge1 observed

Eastern Kingbird

Tyrannus tyrannus

4/16/2026Quogue Wildlife Refuge1 observed

Marsh Wren

Cistothorus palustris

4/16/2026Wertheim NWR--Lower Carman's River3 observed

White-crowned Sparrow

Zonotrichia leucophrys

4/15/2026Hulse Landing Rd.1 observed

Rough-legged Hawk

Buteo lagopus

4/15/2026Sound Ave. Nature Preserve1 observed

Broad-winged Hawk

Buteo platypterus

4/15/2026Manorville Hills County Park1 observed

Black Vulture

Coragyps atratus

4/14/2026Peconic River, Peconic Ave.2 observed

Northern Waterthrush

Parkesia noveboracensis

4/14/2026Miller Place Duck Pond (aka Kelli's Pond)1 observed

Yellow-throated Vireo

Vireo flavifrons

4/12/2026Hunters Garden, Eastport1 observed

Purple Finch

Haemorhous purpureus

4/12/2026Lily Pond County Park1 observed

Seaside Sparrow

Ammospiza maritima

4/12/2026Cupsogue Beach County Park2 observed

Northern House Wren

Troglodytes aedon

4/11/2026Orr Preserve, East Islip1 observed

Chimney Swift

Chaetura pelagica

4/8/2026Bayard Cutting Arboretum1 observed

Lark Sparrow

Chondestes grammacus

4/8/20261121 Roanoke Avenue, Riverhead, New York, US (40.93, -72.672)1 observed

Purple Martin

Progne subis

4/7/2026Bayard Cutting Arboretum SP1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Rock Pigeon

74/12/2026

Killdeer

14/12/2026

Northern Gannet

34/12/2026

Double-crested Cormorant

14/12/2026

Eastern Phoebe

14/12/2026

European Starling

34/12/2026

House Sparrow

34/12/2026

American Oystercatcher

14/9/2026

Osprey

34/9/2026

Northern Mockingbird

24/9/2026

Mute Swan

224/6/2026

Mallard

24/6/2026

Black Scoter

354/6/2026

Long-tailed Duck

94/6/2026

Red-breasted Merganser

24/6/2026

Mourning Dove

14/6/2026

Piping Plover

14/6/2026

Sanderling

104/6/2026

Ring-billed Gull

254/6/2026

American Herring Gull

154/6/2026

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.