Tifft Nature Preserve
New York · Northeast
Moderate
April-May, September-October
Free (donations welcome)
Grounds: dawn to dusk daily; Center: Wed-Sat 10 AM - 4 PM
About This Location
Tifft Nature Preserve is a productive birding destination in New York, with 270 species recorded on eBird. This forest and wetland habitat attracts Canada Goose, Mallard, and Mourning Dove 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
Ross's Goose
Anser rossii
Snow Goose
Anser caerulescens
Snow x Ross's Goose (hybrid)
Anser caerulescens x rossii
Mallard x Northern Pintail (hybrid)
Anas platyrhynchos x acuta
Sandhill Crane
Antigone canadensis
Fish Crow
Corvus ossifragus
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Canada Goose
Mallard
Mourning Dove
American Herring Gull
Downy Woodpecker
Black-capped Chickadee
American Robin
Red-winged Blackbird
Northern Cardinal
Ring-billed Gull
Red-tailed Hawk
Red-bellied Woodpecker
American Crow
Tufted Titmouse
Golden-crowned Kinglet
White-breasted Nuthatch
European Starling
Rock Pigeon
Bald Eagle
Brown Creeper
Birding Tips
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Listen for vocalizations to locate canopy-dwelling warblers and vireos.
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Check forest edges and clearings for flycatchers and thrushes.
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Visit during mid-May for peak warbler migration.
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Bring insect repellent — wetland areas can have significant mosquito activity, especially in warmer months.
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Waterproof boots are recommended as trails near marshes can be muddy, especially after rain.
Amenities
Nearby Attractions
- Times Beach Nature Preserve
- Buffalo Harbor State Park
- Woodlawn Beach State Park
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