Forest birding habitat

Sterling Nature Center

New York · Northeast

Habitat
ForestWetland
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Easy

Best Months

April-May, September-October

About This Location

Sterling Nature Center is a productive birding destination in New York, with 225 species recorded on eBird. This forest and wetland habitat attracts Canada Goose, Trumpeter Swan, and Ring-billed Gull 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

Acadian Flycatcher

Empidonax virescens

7/15/2026Gray Rd., btwn CR 25 and W 1st St.1 observed

Black-crowned Night Heron

Nycticorax nycticorax

7/12/2026Lake Neatahwanta1 observed

Clay-colored Sparrow

Spizella pallida

7/5/2026Merrit Rd. Tree Farm1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Mourning Dove

17/17/2026

Ring-billed Gull

47/17/2026

Double-crested Cormorant

37/17/2026

Cooper's Hawk

17/17/2026

Red-bellied Woodpecker

17/17/2026

Downy Woodpecker

17/17/2026

Eastern Wood-Pewee

17/17/2026

Eastern Phoebe

17/17/2026

Red-eyed Vireo

27/17/2026

Blue Jay

17/17/2026

American Crow

57/17/2026

Black-capped Chickadee

27/17/2026

Tufted Titmouse

17/17/2026

White-breasted Nuthatch

27/17/2026

Northern House Wren

27/17/2026

Gray Catbird

57/17/2026

Eastern Bluebird

17/17/2026

American Robin

27/17/2026

House Finch

17/17/2026

American Goldfinch

47/17/2026

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 Sterling Nature Center for birding?
The best months to visit Sterling Nature Center for birding are April-May, September-October. The best seasons are Spring and Fall.
What birds can I see at Sterling Nature Center?
Notable species at Sterling Nature Center include Canada Goose, Trumpeter Swan, Ring-billed Gull, Red-bellied Woodpecker, Downy Woodpecker. The area supports forest, wetland habitats.
How difficult is birding at Sterling Nature Center?
Birding at Sterling Nature Center is rated as Easy. The trails and viewing areas are accessible for birders of all experience levels.
What amenities are available at Sterling Nature Center?
Sterling Nature Center offers the following amenities: Parking, Restrooms, Trails, Visitor Center.