Unity Island - North End
New York · Northeast
Challenging
April-May, September-October
About This Location
Unity Island - North End is a productive birding destination in New York, with 206 species recorded on eBird. This coastal habitat attracts Canada Goose, Greater Scaup, and Lesser Scaup among many others. Spring and fall migration bring waves of warblers and shorebirds through the area.
Location
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Live Bird Data
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Notable Sightings
Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days
Ross's Goose
Anser rossii
Snow Goose
Anser caerulescens
Snow x Ross's Goose (hybrid)
Anser caerulescens x rossii
Mallard x Northern Pintail (hybrid)
Anas platyrhynchos x acuta
Sandhill Crane
Antigone canadensis
Fish Crow
Corvus ossifragus
Cackling Goose
Branta hutchinsii
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Canada Goose
Greater Scaup
Lesser Scaup
Red-breasted Merganser
American Herring Gull
Mallard
Common Merganser
Ring-billed Gull
American Crow
Common Raven
Black-capped Chickadee
Dark-eyed Junco
Gadwall
American Black Duck
White-winged Scoter
Bufflehead
Common Goldeneye
Double-crested Cormorant
American Robin
Red-winged Blackbird
Birding Tips
- 1
Check rocky shorelines and jetties at low tide for shorebirds.
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Scan offshore waters with a spotting scope for seabirds and waterfowl.
- 3
Visit during mid-May for peak warbler migration.
Amenities
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