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
Mourning Warbler
Geothlypis philadelphia
Tennessee Warbler
Leiothlypis peregrina
Fish Crow
Corvus ossifragus
Sandhill Crane
Antigone canadensis
Swainson's Thrush (Olive-backed)
Catharus ustulatus
Canada Warbler
Cardellina canadensis
Bay-breasted Warbler
Setophaga castanea
Swainson's Thrush
Catharus ustulatus
Grasshopper Sparrow
Ammodramus savannarum
Yellow-throated Vireo
Vireo flavifrons
Prairie Warbler
Setophaga discolor
Cape May Warbler
Setophaga tigrina
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Canada Goose
Wood Duck
Mallard
Ring-billed Gull
Caspian Tern
Common Tern
Great Egret
Great Blue Heron
Turkey Vulture
Osprey
Belted Kingfisher
Red-headed Woodpecker
Downy Woodpecker
Eastern Wood-Pewee
Alder Flycatcher
Willow Flycatcher
Great Crested Flycatcher
Red-eyed Vireo
American Crow
Tree Swallow
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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