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
Trumpeter Swan
Cygnus buccinator
Sandhill Crane
Antigone canadensis
Yellow-bellied Sapsucker
Sphyrapicus varius
Fish Crow
Corvus ossifragus
Ruffed Grouse
Bonasa umbellus
Merlin
Falco columbarius
Acadian Flycatcher
Empidonax virescens
Grasshopper Sparrow
Ammodramus savannarum
Greater Scaup
Aythya marila
Franklin's Gull
Leucophaeus pipixcan
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Canada Goose
Mallard
Great Egret
Turkey Vulture
White-breasted Nuthatch
Marsh Wren
European Starling
Gray Catbird
American Robin
Red-winged Blackbird
Ring-billed Gull
Caspian Tern
Osprey
Bald Eagle
Eastern Wood-Pewee
American Crow
Tree Swallow
Chipping Sparrow
Song Sparrow
Brown-headed Cowbird
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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