Coastal birding habitat

Three Mile Bay Wildlife Management Area

New York · Northeast

Habitat
CoastalWetland
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

April-May, September-October

About This Location

Three Mile Bay Wildlife Management Area is a productive birding destination in New York, with 201 species recorded on eBird. This coastal and wetland habitat attracts a wide variety of species 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

American Coot

Fulica americana

7/21/2026Manlius Park Dr3 observed

Bonaparte's Gull

Chroicocephalus philadelphia

7/20/2026Oneida Lake--Lakeshore1 observed

Acadian Flycatcher

Empidonax virescens

7/19/2026S. Granby Rd Wetland at Ox Creek1 observed

Black-crowned Night Heron

Nycticorax nycticorax

7/16/2026400 Spencer St, Syracuse US-NY 43.05766, -76.163561 observed

Redhead

Aythya americana

7/12/2026Onondaga Lake Park--Marshy Spits Area1 observed

Gadwall

Mareca strepera

7/11/2026Onondaga Lake Park--Marshy Spits Area1 observed

Eastern Whip-poor-will

Antrostomus vociferus

7/9/2026Roosevelt Road Sand Pits1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Red-headed Woodpecker

17/20/2026

Tree Swallow

17/20/2026

Purple Martin

17/20/2026

American Robin

37/20/2026

Cedar Waxwing

27/20/2026

Mourning Dove

17/19/2026

Red-bellied Woodpecker

17/19/2026

Downy Woodpecker

17/19/2026

Hairy Woodpecker

17/19/2026

Northern Flicker

17/19/2026

Eastern Kingbird

17/19/2026

Red-eyed Vireo

27/19/2026

Tufted Titmouse

27/19/2026

White-breasted Nuthatch

27/19/2026

Northern House Wren

47/19/2026

Carolina Wren

17/19/2026

Gray Catbird

47/19/2026

House Finch

37/19/2026

American Goldfinch

27/19/2026

Chipping Sparrow

17/19/2026

Birding Tips

  1. 1

    Check rocky shorelines and jetties at low tide for shorebirds.

  2. 2

    Scan offshore waters with a spotting scope for seabirds and waterfowl.

  3. 3

    Visit during mid-May for peak warbler migration.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit Three Mile Bay Wildlife Management Area for birding?
The best months to visit Three Mile Bay Wildlife Management Area for birding are April-May, September-October. The best seasons are Spring and Fall.
What birds can I see at Three Mile Bay Wildlife Management Area?
Notable species at Three Mile Bay Wildlife Management Area include Sanderling, Brown Pelican, Osprey, Royal Tern, Willet. The area supports coastal, wetland habitats.
How difficult is birding at Three Mile Bay Wildlife Management Area?
Birding at Three Mile Bay Wildlife Management Area is rated as Moderate. Some trails may require moderate fitness and basic hiking ability.
What amenities are available at Three Mile Bay Wildlife Management Area?
Three Mile Bay Wildlife Management Area offers the following amenities: Parking, Trails.