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

Tricolored Heron

Egretta tricolor

7/13/2026Captree Island1 observed

Merlin

Falco columbarius

7/13/2026Gardiner County Park1 observed

Virginia Rail

Rallus limicola

7/13/2026Gardiner County Park1 observed

Black Vulture

Coragyps atratus

7/10/2026746–798 Round Swamp Rd, Old Bethpage US-NY (40.7556,-73.4539)2 observed

Ring-necked Duck

Aythya collaris

7/10/2026Bayard Cutting Arboretum1 observed

Solitary Sandpiper

Tringa solitaria

7/10/2026Timber Point Golf Course1 observed

Common Nighthawk

Chordeiles minor

7/9/2026Gardiner County Park1 observed

Yellow-breasted Chat

Icteria virens

7/9/2026Gardiner County Park1 observed

Red-shouldered Hawk

Buteo lineatus

7/9/2026Gardiner County Park1 observed

Brown Pelican

Pelecanus occidentalis

7/8/2026644–698 Robert Moses State Park Dr, Babylon US-NY 40.62546, -73.265871 observed

American Coot

Fulica americana

7/8/2026Patchogue Lake1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Spotted Sandpiper

17/12/2026

Forster's Tern

17/12/2026

Osprey

17/12/2026

Barn Swallow

57/12/2026

Marsh Wren

17/12/2026

Seaside Sparrow

17/12/2026

Red-winged Blackbird

117/12/2026

Canada Goose

147/11/2026

Mourning Dove

47/11/2026

Greater Yellowlegs

17/11/2026

Laughing Gull

47/11/2026

Lesser Black-backed Gull

17/11/2026

Double-crested Cormorant

17/11/2026

Great Egret

47/11/2026

Song Sparrow

27/11/2026

Common Grackle

37/11/2026

Mute Swan

17/10/2026

Mallard

17/10/2026

Clapper Rail

17/10/2026

Killdeer

27/10/2026

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.