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

Black-throated Green Warbler

Setophaga virens

6/2/2026Heckscher SP, East Islip1 observed

Acadian Flycatcher

Empidonax virescens

6/2/2026Heckscher SP, East Islip2 observed

Arctic Tern

Sterna paradisaea

6/1/2026Robert Moses SP1 observed

Red-necked Phalarope

Phalaropus lobatus

6/1/2026Smith Point County Park1 observed

Tricolored Heron

Egretta tricolor

6/1/2026Timber Point Golf Course1 observed

American Pipit

Anthus rubescens

5/31/2026Sunken Meadow State Park, Northport US-NY (40.9074,-73.2536)1 observed

American Coot

Fulica americana

5/31/2026Robert Moses SP--Democrat Point1 observed

Red-headed Woodpecker

Melanerpes erythrocephalus

5/31/2026Connetquot River State Park - North Entrance1 observed

Yellow-rumped Warbler

Setophaga coronata

5/31/2026Bayard Cutting Arboretum SP1 observed

Alder Flycatcher

Empidonax alnorum

5/30/2026Banding1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Canada Goose

5/31/2026

Mute Swan

45/31/2026

Mourning Dove

15/31/2026

Clapper Rail

25/31/2026

American Oystercatcher

15/31/2026

Semipalmated Plover

105/31/2026

Lesser Yellowlegs

25/31/2026

Willet

65/31/2026

Least Sandpiper

65/31/2026

Semipalmated Sandpiper

85/31/2026

Laughing Gull

45/31/2026

Black Skimmer

25/31/2026

Forster's Tern

65/31/2026

Black-crowned Night Heron

15/31/2026

Snowy Egret

25/31/2026

Great Egret

65/31/2026

Osprey

45/31/2026

Red-bellied Woodpecker

15/31/2026

Northern Flicker

15/31/2026

Willow Flycatcher

15/31/2026

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.