Wetland birding habitat

Wertheim National Wildlife Refuge

New York · Northeast

Habitat
Wetland
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

April-May, September-October

About This Location

Wertheim National Wildlife Refuge is a productive birding destination in New York, with 218 species recorded on eBird. This wetland habitat attracts Canada Goose, Gadwall, and Mallard 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

Arctic Tern

Sterna paradisaea

6/2/2026Cupsogue Beach County Park1 observed

Black-throated Green Warbler

Setophaga virens

6/2/2026Heckscher SP, East Islip1 observed

Acadian Flycatcher

Empidonax virescens

6/2/2026Heckscher SP, East Islip2 observed

Blue Grosbeak

Passerina caerulea

6/1/2026EPCAL (Grumman)--Line Road1 observed

Red-necked Phalarope

Phalaropus lobatus

6/1/2026Smith Point County Park1 observed

Tricolored Heron

Egretta tricolor

6/1/2026Timber Point Golf Course1 observed

Royal Tern

Thalasseus maximus

5/31/2026Cupsogue Beach County Park2 observed

Red-headed Woodpecker

Melanerpes erythrocephalus

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

Black Vulture

Coragyps atratus

5/31/2026Broad Cove Preserve2 observed

Red-shouldered Hawk

Buteo lineatus

5/31/2026Drew Tower1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Canada Goose

26/2/2026

Mute Swan

26/2/2026

Double-crested Cormorant

26/2/2026

Great Egret

26/2/2026

Cooper's Hawk

16/2/2026

Downy Woodpecker

16/2/2026

Eastern Phoebe

16/2/2026

Red-eyed Vireo

16/2/2026

Blue Jay

16/2/2026

Fish Crow

16/2/2026

Barn Swallow

56/2/2026

Gray Catbird

16/2/2026

Cedar Waxwing

26/2/2026

American Goldfinch

36/2/2026

Chipping Sparrow

16/2/2026

Song Sparrow

16/2/2026

Red-winged Blackbird

26/2/2026

Common Yellowthroat

16/2/2026

Northern Yellow Warbler

56/2/2026

Osprey

15/30/2026

Birding Tips

  1. 1

    Bring waterproof boots for marsh trails and muddy edges.

  2. 2

    Scan the edges of open water for herons, egrets, and rails at dawn.

  3. 3

    Visit during mid-May for peak warbler migration.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit Wertheim National Wildlife Refuge for birding?
The best months to visit Wertheim National Wildlife Refuge for birding are April-May, September-October. The best seasons are Spring and Fall.
What birds can I see at Wertheim National Wildlife Refuge?
Notable species at Wertheim National Wildlife Refuge include Canada Goose, Gadwall, Mallard, Bufflehead, Red-bellied Woodpecker. The area supports wetland habitats.
How difficult is birding at Wertheim National Wildlife Refuge?
Birding at Wertheim National Wildlife Refuge is rated as Moderate. Some trails may require moderate fitness and basic hiking ability.
What amenities are available at Wertheim National Wildlife Refuge?
Wertheim National Wildlife Refuge offers the following amenities: Parking, Restrooms, Trails, Auto Tour Route.