Coastal birding habitat

Woodlawn Beach State Park

New York · Northeast

Habitat
Coastal
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Easy

Best Months

April-May, September-October

About This Location

Woodlawn Beach State Park is a productive birding destination in New York, with 245 species recorded on eBird. This coastal habitat attracts Canada Goose, Mourning Dove, and Ring-billed Gull 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

Fish Crow

Corvus ossifragus

5/31/2026Beaver Island SP2 observed

Yellow-throated Vireo

Vireo flavifrons

5/30/2026Humberstone Marsh CA1 observed

Bufflehead

Bucephala albeola

5/29/2026College Rd1 observed

White-crowned Sparrow

Zonotrichia leucophrys

5/28/2026Fort Erie--Cherry Hill GC1 observed

Olive-sided Flycatcher

Contopus cooperi

5/27/2026Amherst SP & Glen Park1 observed

Palm Warbler

Setophaga palmarum

5/27/2026University at Buffalo (North Campus)--east side1 observed

Clay-colored Sparrow

Spizella pallida

5/25/202628 breezewood1 observed

Prothonotary Warbler

Protonotaria citrea

5/25/202628 breezewood1 observed

Prairie Warbler

Setophaga discolor

5/25/202610034–10174 Crump Rd, Glenwood US-NY 42.60665, -78.624071 observed

Grasshopper Sparrow

Ammodramus savannarum

5/25/2026Tillman Rd. WMA1 observed

Wilson's Warbler

Cardellina pusilla

5/25/2026Niagara Parkway--Hyde Ave1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Canada Goose

105/30/2026

Common Merganser

15/30/2026

Killdeer

25/30/2026

Ring-billed Gull

405/30/2026

American Herring Gull

45/30/2026

Great Black-backed Gull

15/30/2026

Eastern Warbling Vireo

15/30/2026

Bank Swallow

15/30/2026

Tree Swallow

65/30/2026

Barn Swallow

105/30/2026

Northern House Wren

15/30/2026

European Starling

505/30/2026

Gray Catbird

35/30/2026

Red-winged Blackbird

65/30/2026

Common Grackle

35/30/2026

Northern Yellow Warbler

85/30/2026

Blackpoll Warbler

15/30/2026

Mallard

35/28/2026

Common Tern

15/28/2026

Double-crested Cormorant

15/28/2026

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 Woodlawn Beach State Park for birding?
The best months to visit Woodlawn Beach State Park for birding are April-May, September-October. The best seasons are Spring and Fall.
What birds can I see at Woodlawn Beach State Park?
Notable species at Woodlawn Beach State Park include Canada Goose, Mourning Dove, Ring-billed Gull, American Crow, American Robin. The area supports coastal habitats.
How difficult is birding at Woodlawn Beach State Park?
Birding at Woodlawn Beach State Park is rated as Easy. The trails and viewing areas are accessible for birders of all experience levels.
What amenities are available at Woodlawn Beach State Park?
Woodlawn Beach State Park offers the following amenities: Parking, Restrooms, Trails, Visitor Center.