Timber Point Golf Course - East Marina

New York · Northeast

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Habitat

Forest

Best Seasons

Spring Fall

Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

April-May, September-October

About This Location

Timber Point Golf Course - East Marina is a productive birding destination in New York, with 201 species recorded on eBird. This forest habitat attracts Brant, Canada Goose, and Mute Swan among many others. Spring and fall migration bring waves of warblers and shorebirds through the area.

Location

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Notable Species

Brant Canada Goose Mute Swan Lesser Scaup Bufflehead

Live Bird Data

Notable Sightings

Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days

Baltimore Oriole

Icterus galbula

4/18/2026Cleary School1 observed

Northern Yellow Warbler

Setophaga aestiva

4/17/2026Tackapausha Museum and Preserve1 observed

Orange-crowned Warbler

Leiothlypis celata

4/17/2026Backyard1 observed

American Redstart

Setophaga ruticilla

4/17/2026Blydenburgh Park1 observed

Swallow-tailed Kite

Elanoides forficatus

4/17/2026Frank Melville Memorial Park and Mill Pond1 observed

Marsh Wren

Cistothorus palustris

4/17/2026Crab Meadow Beach1 observed

Purple Finch

Haemorhous purpureus

4/17/2026Belmont Lake SP1 observed

Common Yellowthroat

Geothlypis trichas

4/17/202696 Erin Lane3 observed

Willet

Tringa semipalmata

4/17/2026Fireplace Neck Tidal Wetlands1 observed

Willet (Eastern)

Tringa semipalmata

4/16/2026Gardiner County Park1 observed

Black Vulture

Coragyps atratus

4/16/2026Fort Salonga (Suffolk Co.)3 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Canada Goose

24/16/2026

Mute Swan

24/16/2026

Greater Yellowlegs

14/16/2026

Laughing Gull

44/16/2026

American Herring Gull

54/16/2026

Forster's Tern

64/16/2026

Double-crested Cormorant

24/16/2026

Snowy Egret

14/16/2026

Great Egret

24/16/2026

Barn Swallow

54/16/2026

European Starling

14/16/2026

Song Sparrow

14/16/2026

Red-winged Blackbird

54/16/2026

Boat-tailed Grackle

24/16/2026

Green-winged Teal

24/14/2026

Killdeer

14/14/2026

Ring-billed Gull

54/14/2026

Great Black-backed Gull

14/14/2026

Glossy Ibis

24/14/2026

Osprey

84/14/2026

Birding Tips

1
Listen for vocalizations to locate canopy-dwelling warblers and vireos.
2
Check forest edges and clearings for flycatchers and thrushes.
3
Visit during mid-May for peak warbler migration.

Amenities

Parking

Trails

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Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit Timber Point Golf Course - East Marina for birding?▼

The best months to visit Timber Point Golf Course - East Marina for birding are April-May, September-October. The best seasons are Spring and Fall.

What birds can I see at Timber Point Golf Course - East Marina?▼

Notable species at Timber Point Golf Course - East Marina include Brant, Canada Goose, Mute Swan, Lesser Scaup, Bufflehead. The area supports forest habitats.

How difficult is birding at Timber Point Golf Course - East Marina?▼

Birding at Timber Point Golf Course - East Marina is rated as Moderate. Some trails may require moderate fitness and basic hiking ability.

What amenities are available at Timber Point Golf Course - East Marina?▼

Timber Point Golf Course - East Marina offers the following amenities: Parking, Trails.