Coastal birding habitat

Tivoli Bays Wildlife Management Area - Cruger Island Road

New York · Northeast

Habitat
CoastalWetland
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Challenging

Best Months

April-May, September-October

About This Location

Tivoli Bays Wildlife Management Area - Cruger Island Road is a productive birding destination in New York, with 202 species recorded on eBird. This coastal and wetland habitat attracts Canada Goose, Mourning Dove, and Black Vulture 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

Surf Scoter

Melanitta perspicillata

4/18/2026Rhinecliff Landing Park1 observed

Northern Waterthrush

Parkesia noveboracensis

4/18/2026RamsHorn-Livingston Sanctuary1 observed

Red-headed Woodpecker

Melanerpes erythrocephalus

4/17/2026Rhinecliff Landing Park1 observed

Black-throated Green Warbler

Setophaga virens

4/17/2026Ludlow Woods Rd, Stanfordville NY1 observed

Forster's Tern

Sterna forsteri

4/16/2026Ashokan Reservoir, Frying Pan2 observed

Common Gallinule

Gallinula galeata

4/16/2026Vlei Marsh Preserve2 observed

Eastern Wood-Pewee

Contopus virens

4/16/2026Bard College, Red Hook US-NY 42.01794, -73.914391 observed

Ruby-throated Hummingbird

Archilochus colubris

4/15/2026Soper sanctuary1 observed

Red Crossbill

Loxia curvirostra

4/13/2026Bulls Head Pad1 observed

Black-throated Blue Warbler

Setophaga caerulescens

4/7/2026Vlei Marsh Preserve2 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Canada Goose

34/18/2026

Wood Duck

34/18/2026

Mourning Dove

34/18/2026

Bald Eagle

14/18/2026

Red-bellied Woodpecker

24/18/2026

Downy Woodpecker

14/18/2026

Pileated Woodpecker

14/18/2026

Northern Flicker

24/18/2026

Eastern Phoebe

14/18/2026

Blue Jay

54/18/2026

American Crow

24/18/2026

Common Raven

14/18/2026

Black-capped Chickadee

34/18/2026

Tufted Titmouse

24/18/2026

Tree Swallow

74/18/2026

Ruby-crowned Kinglet

14/18/2026

White-breasted Nuthatch

14/18/2026

Eastern Bluebird

24/18/2026

American Robin

54/18/2026

American Goldfinch

64/18/2026

Birding Tips

  1. 1

    Check rocky shorelines and jetties at low tide for shorebirds.

  2. 2

    Scan offshore waters with a spotting scope for seabirds and waterfowl.

  3. 3

    Visit during mid-May for peak warbler migration.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit Tivoli Bays Wildlife Management Area - Cruger Island Road for birding?
The best months to visit Tivoli Bays Wildlife Management Area - Cruger Island Road for birding are April-May, September-October. The best seasons are Spring and Fall.
What birds can I see at Tivoli Bays Wildlife Management Area - Cruger Island Road?
Notable species at Tivoli Bays Wildlife Management Area - Cruger Island Road include Canada Goose, Mourning Dove, Black Vulture, Red-shouldered Hawk, Red-tailed Hawk. The area supports coastal, wetland habitats.
How difficult is birding at Tivoli Bays Wildlife Management Area - Cruger Island Road?
Birding at Tivoli Bays Wildlife Management Area - Cruger Island Road is rated as Challenging. The terrain can be challenging and may require good physical fitness and preparation.
What amenities are available at Tivoli Bays Wildlife Management Area - Cruger Island Road?
Tivoli Bays Wildlife Management Area - Cruger Island Road offers the following amenities: Parking, Trails.